Illuminated by a shaft of light and kneeling is Daniel O'Connell surrounded by lions with the heads of politicians; Queen Victoria peers at the scene from above. Lithograph by H.H. (Henry Heath).
- Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850.
- Date:
- 25 February 1822/1851
- Reference:
- 37230i
- Part of:
- HH sketches
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The two lions on either side of Daniel O'Connell are Lord Brougham and the Duke of Wellington. The lion cub rolling on the floor has the head of Lord John Russell. Various bones are strewn on the floor
Publication/Creation
[London] (380, Strand) : W. Soffe, 25 February 1822/1851 (22 Denmark St[reet], Soho : W. Kohler)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image 26.1 x 35.6 cm + album.
Series
Contributors
Lettering
Dan in the lion's den. HH
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37230i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores