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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The modern Lear
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
74 x 86 mm
Peel 2165
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. 58, 1833, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
The King stands at the center of the image, pouring money into bags, hats, and baskets held by a crowd of people behind him, including his eldest son, the Earl of Munster.
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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