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A footman descends from the back of a coroneted carriage which stands at a pillared portico. Lithograph, 1830.
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868
- Date
- July 27 1830
- Reference
- 651171i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the suprise visit of Sarah Countess of Jersey to see the Duchess of Clarence, Queen Adelaide; Lady Jersey was a wealthy socialite who pretended to be a confidante of the Duke of Wellington. The references to her royal status point to her reputation as a drama queen (see DNB for details)
Publication/Creation
London (26 Haymarket) : T. Mclean, July 27 1830.
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image and title 26.7 x 36.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Anticipation or Queen Sarah's visit to Bushy.
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, Vol XI, London 1954, no. 16176
Lettering note
Speech bubbles within print
Signed HB (pseudonym for John Doyle) on right
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 651171i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores