A footman descends from the back of a coroneted carriage which stands at a pillared portico. Lithograph, 1830.

  • Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
Date:
July 27 1830
Reference:
651171i
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Description

On the suprise visit of Sarah Countess of Jersey to see the Duchess of Clarence, Queen Adelaide; Lady Jersey was a wealthy socialite who pretended to be a confidante of the Duke of Wellington. The references to her royal status point to her reputation as a drama queen (see DNB for details)

Publication/Creation

London (26 Haymarket) : T. Mclean, July 27 1830.

Physical description

1 print : lithograph ; image and title 26.7 x 36.9 cm

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Lettering

Anticipation or Queen Sarah's visit to Bushy. Speech bubbles within print Signed HB (pseudonym for John Doyle) on right

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, Vol XI, London 1954, no. 16176

Reference

Wellcome Collection 651171i

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