F [graphic].Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker1820.eng"Ministers sit on a large sack (the Green Bag, see British Museum Satires No. 13735), surrounded by Grenadier Guards standing at attention with fixed bayonets. Most prominent is Eldon, holding a paper inscribed 'Precedent', with an arm round Castlereagh's shoulder. Sidmouth (left) holds his clyster-pipe. Canning (right) hides his face in his hand (cf. British Museum Satires No. 13971). Harrowby sits next him. Wellington stands with drawn sabre, to give an order to the Guards. P. 7: F, for the fun that enlivened the city, And flashed in Pall-Mall [Carlton House] till Grub-St. was witty. ... Ministers are trying 'To hatch the Green Egg ...'"--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work.Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820.Mounted on page 9 of: George Humphrey shop album.Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.