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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The King's speech
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
80 x 88 mm
Peel 2154
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. 62, 1833, with the same title. A proof of the image is titled The King's speech being compounded in the kitchen.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A man (Wellington?) and a woman (Brougham?) stir the content of a large pot, while other figures work around them, washing pans and breaking eggs into a bowl. Two jugs labelled "West India Rum" and "Irish Whiskey" sit on the floor in front of the pot, as well as a basket labelled "Dutch Eggs" and assorted discarded lemon halves. A man seated in the background keeps the books.
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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