Blue and Buf loyalty [graphic].

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Title: Blue and Buf loyalty [graphic].
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [31 December 1788]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. Decr. 31, 1788 by S. Fores N. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: "Half length portraits of Dr. Willis and Sheridan in close proximity, repeated twice, the doctor being on the extreme left and right, the two Sheridans in the middle. One couple (left) is inscribed 'Sunday', the other (right) 'Saturday'. The doctor in both cases answers a question in a label which projects into the design from an unseen inquirer: 'Doctor, how is your Patient to Day'. On the left he answers with a contented expression: "Better thank God"; his neighbour angrily shouts "Damnation". On the right he has an expression of melancholy anxiety, the head of his cane held to his lip; he answers: "Rather worse - Sir - ". Sheridan, with a satisfied and cunning smile, says, "Ha - ha - rare news"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Possibly by Rowlandson. See British Museum catalogue.
Temporary local subject terms: Francis Willis, 1718-1807 -- Allusion to regency crisis -- Blue and buff.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; Oct. 1959;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.9 x 35 cm, on sheet 26 x 40 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1788
Engravings England London 1788
Etchings England London 1788
Portrait prints
Periodical illustrations
Watermarks (Paper).
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Subjects: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 > Caricatures and cartoons
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1788
England > London > 1788

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