The Duke of York carried by General Dundas is invited by the Prince Regent to proceed under the arch of the Horse Guards, Whitehall. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1811.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
Date:
1 July 1811
Reference:
38423i
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In the background is a Whig funeral procession. Sheridan is dressed in black. Two Members of Parliament kiss the Duke's posterior. Perceval runs ahead with a broom and Fame announces the Duke's arrival. Time with his attributes is prominent. In the sky a balloon falls earthwards issuing smoke

Publication/Creation

[London] (5 Newgate Street) : M. Jones, 1 July 1811.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 17.5 x 38.5 cm

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Lettering

The return to office. No. 7. G. Cruikshank fect.

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1949, vol. 9, no. 11728

Reference

Wellcome Collection 38423i

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