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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The devil upon two sticks
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
90 x 66 mm
Peel 2121a
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-- with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 42, 1832, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
The Devil walks between the Bishop of Exeter and Wellington, supported by, and towering above them, looking down with a diabolic grin. The bloated bishop walks with his crosier and holds a bag inscribed "£40000 I have been shearing the Flock". Beside him are two shorn and dejected sheep. Wellington holds a sword and a levelled pistol.
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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