Lord Brougham applies to John Bull for the position of coachman. Coloured lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1839.

  • Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
Date:
29 January 1839
Reference:
36868i
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HB sketches
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Lord Melbourne expresses to the Duke of Wellington, "I begin to feel I am not equal to the work", behind Brougham (and glaring at him) is Lord Durham. There were rumours of a change of ministry and so the coachmen candidates are also (unlikely) candidates for the position of prime minister

Publication/Creation

London (26 Haymarket) : T. McLean, 29 January 1839 (70 Saint Martin's lane : A. Ducôte's lithography)

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 24.1 x 33.8 cm + album.

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A coachman wanted- candidates for the place. HB Extensive dialogue within the print

References note

An illustrated key to the political sketches of H.B., London 1841, p.405

Reference

Wellcome Collection 36868i

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