The Duke of Wellington dressed as a cabinet-maker stands, hammer in hand, gazing at seven slabs bearing portraits of politicians. Lithograph, May 1831.
- Date:
- May 1831
- Reference:
- 640529i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the Duke's attempt to form a cabinet of ministers. Among those whom he asked (and who declined) are Peel and Lyndhurst in the forefront
Publication/Creation
London (54 Leicester Sqr.) : J. Kendrick, May 1831.
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image and border) 30.6 x 23.5 cm
Lettering
The man wot couldn't make a cabinet
Lettering continues: "The deuce take it ...they're sure to split'
References note
British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. xi, London 1954, no. 17075
Reference
Wellcome Collection 640529i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores