Madame Tiquet about to be beheaded for murder, 1699. Line engraving with etching by H.R. Cook, 1819, after G. Cruikshank.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
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[1819]
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43488i
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She kneels and clutches her crucifix with both hands. Nearby the gibbet on which her porter has been hanged. The bystanding bishop watches with an expression of horror

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[London] : [W. Hone], [1819]

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 12.3 x 7.5 cm

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Execution of Madame Tiquet & her porter at Paris in 1699 for attempting to assassinate her husband. See page 24. G. Cruikshank del. H.R. Cook sculpt.

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Wellcome Collection 43488i

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