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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Description

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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