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.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 35.1 x 26.2 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English