1833 Antique Satirical Print; A Political Concatination by Doyle

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "A Political Concatination." A satirical print in the series 'Political Sketches', published by Thomas McLean, 1821-1851. Two men (Edward John Littleton and the Marquess of Wellesley) approaching and about to stroke a cat (Daniel O'Connell), standing on a wooden box lettered 'The Rint', with a paper lettered 'Dismissal of Col. Blacker' under its paw. DATE PRINTED: Published 16 December 1833.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 36.5 x 28 cm (14.25 x 11 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by John Doyle (1797-1868, who signed his work HB). Born in Dublin, he trained with the landscapist Gabrielli, and at the Royal Dublin Society's drawing school. Moved to London in 1822. Exhibited portraits at the R.A. until 1835 but finding little success began to work as a political satirical printmaker from 1827. Used the monogram 'HB' to sign a numbered series of 917 lithographs published 1829-51. PROVENANCE: Published in the series 'Political Sketches', published by Thomas McLean, (1821-1851). In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.TYPE: Antique lithograph printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Text from 'An Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B.', London 1841: Touch not the cat but (without) the gloves," is the motto of one of the Highland clans, whose crest is a mountain cat; and it conveys a caution which would have been of some use to the two persons in the present sketch, who are seen to approach a dangerous animal of the feline genus, mounted on a chest, inscribed "The Rint." This same cat, whose identity with Mr. Daniel O'Connell it is scarcely necessary to point out, had very recently clawed Lord Anglesey and Mr. Stanley so unmercifully that they gave up their posts to the Marquess of Wellesley and Mr. Littleton (now Lord Hatherton); and the look with which he regards the hand extended to caress him, shews that to lay a hand upon him, even in the way of kindness, is attended with danger - a truth which the noble Marquess behind has learned by experience. The ferocious creature is standing on a paper, inscribed "the dismissal of Colonel Blacker." Colonel Blacker was a magistrate of the county of Armagh; but having lent his countenance to an orange procession, in disregard of the endeavours of Government to suppress such meetings, his name was struck out of the Commission of the Peace, and it was reported that his dismissal was chiefly owing to Mr. O'Connell's influence with the administration. Of the disposition entertained by Mr. O'Connell towards the new lieutenant and secretary, the reader may judge from the following extract from one of his speeches about this period:- "What advantage is it to us, that Anglesey and Stanley have been removed, if they are succeeded by as prosecuting a Lord Wellesley, and as unpopular a Littleton? I prophesied that Anglesey would be the most unpopular man in Ireland, and that prophecy was fulfilled; there is, however, one step below Lord Anglesey's unpopularity, and I think Mr. Littleton will eventually descend into it.. (ref: British Museum).Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-21T16:22:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.66 GBP