A satire on the Duke's pressure on the King to accept Emancipation. "Wellington stands in profile to the right, dressed as the driver of a mail-coach, holding his whip and (as way-bill) a paper resembling the 'Gazette', headed 'Bill' [i.e. for Catholic Relief]. His (gloved) left hand touches the broad brim of his hat. He wears a triple-caped greatcoat, tight at the waist, over tightly strapped white trousers, and is smart and erect, in contrast with his rival, see British Museum satires no. 15736"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate signed using William Heath's device: A man with an umbrella., For a close copy published by E. King, see no. 15731A in the British Museum catalogue., and Watermark: J. Whatman 1829.
Publisher:
Pub. April 1829 by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830. and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Catholic emancipation, Coach drivers, Newspapers, and Whips
