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The triumph of Iustice / Indiano pinxit ; I. Politicus sculpt.
Published
[London?] : [publisher not identified], [December 1741?]
etching and engraving
plate mark: 307 x 183 mm; sheet: 307 x 175 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2660
Notes
Title engraved below image.
Publication date from from British Museum catalogue.
"Engrav'd according to act of Parliament."
Dedication at top of image: To the independent electors of Westminster.
Library's copy closely trimmed to image at head of sheet307.
Publication date from from British Museum catalogue.
"Engrav'd according to act of Parliament."
Dedication at top of image: To the independent electors of Westminster.
Library's copy closely trimmed to image at head of sheet307.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A satyr in the character of Time, holding a hour-glass and scythe, reclines on top a sarcophagus. On the front is a medallion of Sir Robert Walpole. On either side Lord Sundon and Sir C. Wager are shown weeping. In the clouds above amid angels sits the Prince of Wales holding a bludgeon in one hand and pointing to a figure (Mr. Edwin). The Prince is accompanied by the figure of Justice holding a set of scales.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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