Daniel O'Connell and the devil represented as the Siamese twins joined at the chest; representing alleged atrocities by Roman Catholics. Coloured etching attributed to A. Sharpshooter, 1829.
- Sharpshooter, A.
- Date:
- 9 December 1829
- Reference:
- 12225i
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In the background are two scenes: on the left a burning church surrounded by triumphant figures, on the right is a woman burning at the stake between two Catholic priests one of whom flings a baby into the flames. The Siamese twins were Chang and Eng Bunker who were exhibited in France and England at this time
Publication/Creation
London (24 St. James's St.) : G. Humphrey, 9 December 1829.
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; border 34.1 x 24.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Catholic union. The Siamese twins. S.R.
Creator/production credits
"A. Sharpshooter" is a pseudonym, possibly of J. Phillips
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 15917
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12225i
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