The king [graphic]

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Title: The king [graphic]
Creator: Madeley, George Edward, lithographer
Contributor: McLean, T. publisher.
Published / Created: 1830.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Abstract: A figure of king shown full length standing on a ship. His body is made from ceremonial objects and other objects that reflect the majesty of Great Britain: a map of the British Isles, anchors from ships, sword and sceptors, tridents, coins, etc. He wears a crown on his head and a red rose around his nect. Behind him is a curtain with the symbols of Ireland, Scotland and England: lions rampant and a harp. In the distance is another ship at full sail; two cannons ready for action at his feet
Description: Title from caption below image.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. xxi.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 34.8 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1830
Lithographs England London 1830
Material: lithograph ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain.
Subject (Topic): Arcimboldesque figures
Anchors
Crowns
Maps
Scepters
Rulers
Ships
Subjects: Arcimboldesque figures
Anchors
Crowns
Maps
Scepters
Rulers > Great Britain
Ships > Great Britain
England > 1830
England > London > 1830

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