Jones, Thomas Howell, active 1823-1848, printmaker
Published / Created:
[April 1829]
Call Number:
829.04.00.17+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George IV, seated on the throne, watches a display of jovial fraternization between John Bull and Pat, who dance, holding hands, each holding up a hat decorated respectively by rose and shamrock. A lanky garland of (thornless) roses and giant shamrocks drapes the crown on the back of the throne; one end is held up by Wellington (right), on the King's left, the other by Peel on his right, so that the King is framed by it. John Bull is an obese and drink-blotched "cit", with a snuff-box inscribed 'Irish' in his waistcoat pocket. Pat is a ragged Irish peasant, his bare legs swathed by twisted straw; his shillelagh lies on the ground; he looks with a broad but appraising grin at J. B., who sings: "Together reared together grown, Oh! let us now unite in one, Let friendship rivet the decree, Nor bigots sever Pat and Me!!!" Two discomfited 'bigots' depart on the left; one is a gouty parson using a crutch, with a 'Petition against Concession' hanging from his pocket, cf. British Museum Satires No. 15661, &c. The other is a Catholic bishop in robe and mitre. They say: 'It's time for us to be off.' Above their heads flies a figure of Discord, her hair consisting of snakes which spit flame towards J. B. The King, with extended arm, says: 'No more let Bigotry distract the Nation, Nor Priestcraft nurture lawless passion, Henceforth let rage and tumult cease, As brothers live and die in peace!!!'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Glorious march of intellect
Description:
Title etched below image. and Watermark: J. Budgen 1823.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 1829 by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Peel, Robert, 1788-1850
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Anti-Catholicism, National characteristics, Irish, Irish question, Gout, Ethnic stereotypes, Thrones, Crowns, Dance, Obesity, Roses, Shamrocks, Crutches, Clergy, Petitions, Bishops, and Miters