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Political murder

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Robert Seymour
1798-1836

Political murder

Published

[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]

wood engraving
74 x 85 mm
Peel 2178
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. 72, 1833, with the same title.
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

Spencer, Grey, and Brougham hang from a gallows, having had the platform-- inscribed "The Times"-- drop out from under them. John Bull (?) looks on.

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.
Classification
Department