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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The real king's speech
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood-engraving
2 5/8 x 3 1/4 inches
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2163
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. 38, 1832, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A giant head of William IV directed to the left, and leaning back, is being prepared 'for the farce of delivering a speech from the throne'. Queen Adelaide, leaning forward from behind, holds his nose. Lord Brougham (right) crams his left ear with papers inscribed 'Enforcement of Tithes' and 'Things as they are', using the mace. Lord Grey stitches up like a cobbler part of his mouth.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
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