A correct view of the funeral procession of Her Late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Caroline when passing through the city of London on the 14th of Augst. 1821 [graphic]

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Description

Title: A correct view of the funeral procession of Her Late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Caroline when passing through the city of London on the 14th of Augst. 1821 [graphic]
Creator: Pollard, James, 1792-1867, printmaker
Contributor: Dean & Munday, publisher.
Published / Created: Augt. 24, 1821.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. by Dean & Munday, Threadneedle Street
Abstract: A depiction of Caroline of Brunswick's funeral procession, which captures the public mood of Caroline having been both poorly treated and sent to an early grave. Groups of men are shown carrying large banners stating 'The Power of Public Opinion' and 'Friends of Humanity'. The procession is shown in four lines with mourners on foot, on horseback and in carriages. The hearse is on the third line
Description: Title engraved below image.
Probably an early work by James Pollard, possibly done under the direction of his father Robert.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Mounted on board 29.3 x 24 cm.
Provenance: From the Renier collection, with ownership signature and initials of Anne Renier on verso. Marlborough Rare Books; October 2017.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 22.5 x 58 cm
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: 821.08.24.01++

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre: Engravings England London 1821
Material: engraving ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
Subject (Topic): Death and burial
Funeral processions
Hearses
Mourning clothing & dress
Subjects: Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 > Death and burial
Funeral processions
Hearses
Mourning clothing & dress
England > London > 1821
Renier, Anne, 1910-1988 > Ownership
Renier, Fernand Gabriel, 1905-1988 > Ownership

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Identifiers

Orbis Record: 13302539
Object ID (OID): 16649426