81.
- Creator:
- Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately January 1828]
- Call Number:
- 828.01.00.06+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Eldon as a street-beggar kneels on both knees on straw placed on paving-stones, wearing a cap resembling those worn by butchers and the rags of a Chancellor's gown over tattered breeches. He supports himself by a staff, and holds out his short powdered wig. Beside him (left) lies an empty and dilapidated bag inscribed The Old Bagg [cf. British Museum Satires No. 12883]. He looks down with a gloomy scowl, and from his closed lips rise the words: Pity the sorrows of a poor old man [cf. British Museum Satires Nos. 13991, 16236]--vide beggars petition, Tricked out of Work by a Soldier. Round his neck is tied a placard reaching below the waist, and inscribed: Pity a poor Old Man out of Place, at the age of 78 [76], and though extremely anxious, for employment, disappointed in, all his expectations of procuring the Same. His pension is only 4.000 P A [cf. British Museum Satires No. 10714] and not a Dinner has been dressed in his house within the memory of man! He has a wife to support, and a Son to provide for, who holds only Eight Appointments! Beside him an emaciated dog stands on its hindlegs holding a begging-dish, with a piteous expression."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- To a benevolent public
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Print signed using William Heath's device: A man with an umbrella., Date of publication from the British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Beggars, Poor persons, Staffs (Sticks), Wigs, Bags, Dogs, and Signs (Notices)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Case of frightful destitution the fatal effects of getting out of chancery!!! / [graphic]