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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
Retreat of the Tory army / Welch.
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
2 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2183
Notes
Probably detached from one of four issues of Whiggeries and waggeries, London : William Strange, 1834. This publication reprinted wood engravings by Robert Seymour, Robert Cruikshank, and others which had previously appeared-- often with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 25, 1832, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
The 'Army' retreats (right to left) under a shower of cannon-balls; a chain-shot has just decapitated Cumberland. Wellington, stooping low, carries a tattered flag inscribed 'Conservation'; just behind him is Lyndhurst (?) with a broken drum. In ignominious flight (right) is a fat bishop, his mitre inscribed '10th'.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Welch.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
Welch.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
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