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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Devonshire, or most approved method of securing votes. 12 - 12 Apr 1784
Hand-coloured etching | 30.3 x 41.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810060
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A hand-coloured print of the Duchess of Devonshire embracing a butcher while another, unidentified, woman shows her support. In the background a man holding a butcher's tray under his arm cheers with approval. One of the prints made to criticise the Duchess's involvement in the canvassing for the election for the constituency of Westminster in 1784. Inscribed in the plate: Pubd April 12th 1784 by W. Humphrey No.227 Strand
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
30.3 x 41.9 cm (sheet of paper)
24.9 x 35.0 cm (platemark)
Category
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
BM Satires : Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum ... 11 v. in 12. – BM Satires 6520Bibliographic reference(s)
BM Satires : Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum ... 11 v. in 12. BM Satires 6520
Place of Production
Greater London [England]
