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[John Scott, Earl of Eldon] To a Beneveolent Public. Case of Frightful Destitution the Fatal Effects of Getting out of Chancery.
[Monogram of Paul Pry, a.k.a. William Heath] Esq. del.
Pub by T McLean 26 Haymarket. [n.d., c.1826.]
Hand-coloured etching. 345 x 245mm (13½ x 9¾") Small margins.
Eldon as a street beggar kneels on both knees on straw placed on paving stones, wearing the rags of a Chancellor's gown over tattered breeches. Round his neck is a placard reaching below the waist, inscribed, 'Pity a poor Old Man out of Place, at the age of 78, and though extremely anxious, for employment, disappointed in, all his expectations of procuring the Same'. Beside him an emaciated dog stands on its hindlegs holding a begging dish.
BM Satires 15504.
[Ref: 39620] £240.00
Pub by T McLean 26 Haymarket. [n.d., c.1826.]
Hand-coloured etching. 345 x 245mm (13½ x 9¾") Small margins.
Eldon as a street beggar kneels on both knees on straw placed on paving stones, wearing the rags of a Chancellor's gown over tattered breeches. Round his neck is a placard reaching below the waist, inscribed, 'Pity a poor Old Man out of Place, at the age of 78, and though extremely anxious, for employment, disappointed in, all his expectations of procuring the Same'. Beside him an emaciated dog stands on its hindlegs holding a begging dish.
BM Satires 15504.
[Ref: 39620] £240.00