Queen Victoria sits at a table playing a game of whist against a pair of European rulers. Lithograph, ca. 1843.
- Date:
- 1843
- Reference:
- 643502i
- Pictures
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced April 2023 : Queen Victoria sits at a table playing a game of cards with a group of gentlemen. Lithograph, ca. 1840/1850.
Description
Left, Prince Albert and the Queen. Far right, the Queen's whist partner. Between them are the Duke of Welliington and Sir Robert Peel. Her opponent with his back to the viewer sits in a chair marked with the Prussian eagle. The Queen, who is winning the card game, states "I have won the odd trick, partner" to which Albert replies "Yeas min loaf, you haf got the odd trick indeed". Her opponents say: "The Queen wins by Jove!", and "I'm afraid they are too much for us!". Wellington says to Peel, "I say, Sir Robert, the little lady plays the best game of us all". The Queen's partner says, "We have got the game in our own hands now. Your Majesty plays your cards admirably"
Publication/Creation
London (41 Piccadilly) : Messrs Fores ; ([London] (22 Denmark St[reet], Soho) : W. Kohler)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image and border 28.3 x 36.6 cm
Lettering
A political game at whist
References note
Not found in: British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1870-1954
Reference
Wellcome Collection 643502i
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Where to find it
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