[The great subscription room at Brooks's, or, Opposition members engaged upon Hazard-ous points] [graphic].

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Title: [The great subscription room at Brooks's, or, Opposition members engaged upon Hazard-ous points] [graphic].
Alternative Title: Opposition members engaged upon hazardous points
Creator: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Contributor: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, artist.
Sherwood, Jones, and Co., publisher.
Published / Created: [1825]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Sherwood & Co.
Abstract: The palatial room, lit by a candle chandelier, is filled with members standing in conversation. Burdett, in breeches and boots, is recognizable. Four throw dice at a table in the foreground
Description: Title, printmaker, and imprint from published state.
Plate etched for: Westmacott, C.M. English spy. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1825-1826.
For published state see: No. 15217 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 10.
Ms. note in pencil on front: Vol. 2, Page 252.
Provenance: With a stamp on verso: From the collection of Maxine and Joel Spitz, "Trail-Tree" Glencoe. Item no. 44. Marlborough Rare Books; April 2016.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 15.5 x 25 cm, on sheet 24.5 x 30 cm
Edition: [Proof before aquatint and lettering].
Language: English

Genre: Trial proofs
Satires (Visual works) England 1825
Etchings England London 1825
Material: etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Brooks's (Club)
Subject (Topic): Chandeliers
Conversation
Eating & drinking
Gambling
Men
Private clubs
Subjects: Brooks's (Club)
Chandeliers
Conversation
Eating & drinking
Gambling
Men
Private clubs
England > 1825
England > London > 1825

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