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The mayor returning thanks to Ld. Am____l, at the same time had the honour to kiss an ass
Published
[London] : Pub. by M Darly Aug. 1 1780 (39) Strand, [Augt. 1, 1780]
etching, hand-colored
sheet 14 x 18 cm.
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2332
Notes
Title from item.
Publication date from BM Satires.
Publication date from BM Satires.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
"Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor (Kennett, see BMSat 5688, 5689) kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left."--British Museum Catalogue.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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