The rival candidates [graphic].

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Description

Title
The rival candidates [graphic].
Creator
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created
[8 April 1784]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Pubd April 8th, 1784 by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Abstract

A short and obese Demosthenes (Charles Fox) with a worried expression on his face, appears to be delivering a pledge. He stands between tall and thin figures of Themistocles (Admiral Hood) on the left and Judas Iscariot (Sir Cecil Wray) on the right, who watch him with a condescending smile

Description
Title etched below image.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Reissue for the History of the Westminster election, 1784. See British Museum catalogue.
Extent
1 print : sheet 25 x 38 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
784.04.08.01.2+

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material
etching and stipple ; and laid paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Geographic)
Great Britain
England
Westminster
Subject (Name)
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816
Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805
Subject (Topic)
Politics and government
Political elections
Public speaking
Clothing & dress
Subjects
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816 > Caricatures and cartoons
Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805 > Caricatures and cartoons
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Political elections > England > Westminster > 1784
Public speaking
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public

Identifiers

Orbis Record
7055364
Object ID (OID)
33233989

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