Punch and the Jugglers [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- Punch and the Jugglers [graphic].
- Contributor
- Darchery, Elizabeth, approximately 1739-1819, publisher.
- Published / Created
- [20 May 1783]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pub. by Mrs. D Archery, May 20, 1783, St. James Street
- Abstract
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William Petty, Lord Shelburne, invites two gentlemen into a room to see "A pantomimical performance now exhibiting in the cabinet at St. Ja--ss [i.e., St. James's]." On a platform in front of them, Punch with the face of the Duke of Portland performs moves controlled by Lord North and Charles Fox who, from behind a screen in the back, pull strings attached to Punch's toes. A devil points at Portland while a demonic looking cherub with horns playing a trumpet. On the ledge above the entrance is a bust of George III who looks complacently at an image nailed to the wall in which Lord North is dancing with a fox and an Harlequin
- Description
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Title from item.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Mounted to 28 x 37 cm. - Extent
- 1 print : sheet 25 x 35 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 783.05.20.02+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Etchings England London 1783 - Material
- etching with engraving ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Geographic)
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Great Britain
England - Subject (Name)
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George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805 - Subject (Topic)
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Politics and government
Puppet shows
Demons
Clothing & dress - Subjects
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George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792 > Caricatures and cartoons
Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809 > Caricatures and cartoons
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805 > Caricatures and cartoons
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789 > Caricatures and cartoons
Puppet shows
Demons
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1783
England > London > 1783
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 6831703
- Object ID (OID)
- 10724761