The political beggar [graphic].

Description

Title: The political beggar [graphic].
Creator: Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created: [5 April 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd Aprill [sic] 5, 1784 by H. Mac'Phail, No. 68 High Holborn
Abstract: Charles Fox, as a beggar in extremely tattered clothes, walks along an alley, possibly in St. James's Park, while two dogs bark at him. The very worried look on his face reflects the so far unlucky for him progress of the Westminster election
Description: Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Mounted to 41 x 27 cm.
Last two digits in the publication date altered in manuscript from '84' to '93.'
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 34.6 x 25.0 cm, on sheet 36.0 x 26.0 cm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Westminster
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Subject (Topic): Political elections
Dogs
Beggars
Parks
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Political elections > England > Westminster > 1784
Dogs
Beggars
Parks
England > London > 1784

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