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.

Lettering

Dan in the lion's den. HH

Reference

Wellcome Collection 37230i

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