The gouty George IV using tongs to pass his discarded wig to Wellington; representing the Duke's appointment to office as First Lord of the Treasury. Coloured etching by W. Heath, 1828.
- Heath, William, 1795-1840.
- Date:
- 1828
- Reference:
- 12247i
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The King says: "Throw it away. I can't get any of them to suit me", the Duke replies: "Happy I am to see the Whig discarded - I'll try and administer something that shall fit your M- better"
Publication/Creation
[London] (26 Haymarket) : Thos. McLean
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 26.2 x 36.7 cm
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Lettering
A change in the head of affairs
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 15498
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12247i
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Bears artist's emblem bottom left: a miniature figure with bow-tie and cane
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