The modern Babel, or giants crush'd by a weight of evidence [graphic].

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Title: The modern Babel, or giants crush'd by a weight of evidence [graphic].
Alternative Title: The modern Babel, or giants crushed by a weight of evidence
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846, publisher.
Published / Created: [11 April 1809]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. April 11th, 1809 by Thos. Tegg No. 111 Cheapside
Abstract: "The Duke of York lies on the ground, between two lawyers (probably Gibbs (left) and Adam), all prone but supported on their elbows; their heads and those of two other persons dimly seen behind them support a massive pyramid of rectangular blocks of stone on the top of which Mrs. Clarke stands in triumph, pointing to the sky. The three 'Giants' clasp their hands and register acute distress. The lowest and largest block is Evidence of Mrs Clarke., the others are Miss Taylors Evidence [see No. 11229], Shy Hits from Sandon and Clavering [see No. 11247], Home Strokes from Dowler [see No. 11253], Mrs Hovendons Evidence, Mrs Favery [see No. 11238], Doctor OMeiry [see No. 11258], Carter & [see No. 11222]. There is a background of clouds."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from caption below item.
Printmaker identified by George.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark on one side.
Mounted to 43 x 29 cm.
Provenance: Alfred Bowditch Collection ; Dec., 1966 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 34.7 x 24.3 cm, on sheet 40 x 26 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1809
Etchings England London 1809
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson, 1776-1852
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827
Subjects: Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson, 1776-1852 > Caricatures and cartoons
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1809
England > London > 1809

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