Charles James Fox, holding a lantern and a bundle of matches, is carried in a chair resting on two poles by two of his political supporters, the apothecary, Hall and Sam House. Engraving by W. Dent, 1783.
- Dent, W., active 1793.
- Date:
- [March 31 1784]
- Reference:
- 585317i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the Westminster election of 1784 when Fox canvassed support from door to door
Publication/Creation
[London] (no.51 New Bond Street) : Pub. by H. Humphrey, [March 31 1784]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 24.7 x 34.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The Westminster canvass. W.D.
Electors know no reason why ... But now he'll do them piping hot; the verse also refers to 'Doctor capsicum'
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VI, London 1942, no. 6478
Reference
Wellcome Collection 585317i
Language note
English
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores