The Siamese Youths_after a few years residence in England.
William Heath
Pub Dec 19 1829 by T. McLean 26 Haymarket- sole publisher of W Heath etchings.
Hand-coloured etching. Sheet: 240 x 350mm (9½ x 13¾"). Trimmed to printed border, repaired damage in bottom right corner.
A scene showing the famous 'Siamese Twins' Eng and Chang Bunker (1811-1874) who travelled the world as a touring exhibit. In 1830 they arrived in England after a successful tour of the USA. One brother is shown making his way through several decanters of wine while the other is shown gorging on meat.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 43632] £320.00
Pub Dec 19 1829 by T. McLean 26 Haymarket- sole publisher of W Heath etchings.
Hand-coloured etching. Sheet: 240 x 350mm (9½ x 13¾"). Trimmed to printed border, repaired damage in bottom right corner.
A scene showing the famous 'Siamese Twins' Eng and Chang Bunker (1811-1874) who travelled the world as a touring exhibit. In 1830 they arrived in England after a successful tour of the USA. One brother is shown making his way through several decanters of wine while the other is shown gorging on meat.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 43632] £320.00