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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
A Touch on the Times. 29 - 29 Dec 1788
Hand-coloured etching | 27.5 x 38.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810297
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A hand-coloured print critical of the Prince of Wales and his suitability to rule as regent. It shows the Prince being led to the Coronation Chair by Britannia. The steps are formed of the 'The Voice of the People' and 'Public Safety.' Leaning on the left of the chair is Fox holding the scales of justice (actually two dice box) and Sheridan holding the cap of Liberty. Pitt, on the right, holds an extinguisher to eliminate the 'puppet shew'. A satire on the print 'The Times' from a few days earlier, which supported the Prince's claim to be regent. Inscribed in the plate: Pub Decr. 29. 1788, by S. Fores No. 3. Piccadilly
Provenance
Perhaps one of the prints acquired from the descendants of Samuel Fores in 1854
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
27.5 x 38.6 cm (sheet of paper)
27.1 x 37.1 cm (platemark)
Category
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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 7387Bibliographic 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 7387
Place of Production
Greater London [England]
