A woman as Maria holds a pet lamb in her lap; representing Caroline Norton and her relationship with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Coloured lithograph by H. Heath, ca. 1836.

  • Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850.
Date:
[1836?]
Reference:
36386i
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Maria: i.e. the character of that name in Tristram Shandy and A sentimental journey through France and Italy, both by Laurence Sterne

Publication/Creation

London (41, Picadilly) : S. W. Fores, [1836?]

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 32.8 x 23.4 cm + album.

Lettering

Sterne's Maria and her pet lamb, on revient toujours a ses amours; H.H. Speech bubble within the print: Mrs Norton says "Nor sound NOR TOn however sweet Can lure my LAMB from this retreat. He loves the sound of gentle lutes And leaves the SOP to other brutes

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Wellcome Collection 36386i

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