The cat's paw [graphic]

Description

Title: The cat's paw [graphic]
Creator: Doyle, John, 1797-1868, printmaker
Contributor: Ducôté, A. active 1827-1841
McLean, T. publisher.
Published / Created: Novr. 22th [sic], 1832.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket and A. Ducotés lithogy., 70 St. Martins Lane
Abstract: "[Satire based on the fable of the "catspaw"]: a monkey with Talleyrand's head sits on a stool beside a stove clasping round the body a cat with Palmerston's head. He holds the cat's right paw in a fierce grip, forcing the frightened and reluctant creature to pick up chestnuts from the flat-topped stove, which is inscribed 'Holland'. The two biggest chestnuts are 'Belgium' and 'Antwerp'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text below image.
Print signed with the monogram "HB," which was used by John Doyle.
Series title and number in top right.
With publisher's blind stamp "Thos. McLean" in lower left corner of sheet.
Provenance: Brian Maidment; July 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 35.1 x 26.2 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English