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[Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland] Looking Grave on the New Appointment.
W. Heath.
Pub July 6 1830 by T. Mc Lean 26 Haymarket London.
Hand-coloured etching, 370 x 255mm (14½ x 10"). Marginal tears; glued to scrap sheet. Ink spot lower right below image.
A caricature of a concerned-looking Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, as the accession of his brother William IV put an end to his influence on English politics. He was passed over in favour of his brother the Duke of Sussex for the post of Ranger of St. James's Park and Hyde Park, given Windsor Park instead. The 'Grave' in the title is a reference to Cumberland's affair with Lady Graves (1783 - 1835).
BM Satires: 16156.
[Ref: 9214] £140.00
Pub July 6 1830 by T. Mc Lean 26 Haymarket London.
Hand-coloured etching, 370 x 255mm (14½ x 10"). Marginal tears; glued to scrap sheet. Ink spot lower right below image.
A caricature of a concerned-looking Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, as the accession of his brother William IV put an end to his influence on English politics. He was passed over in favour of his brother the Duke of Sussex for the post of Ranger of St. James's Park and Hyde Park, given Windsor Park instead. The 'Grave' in the title is a reference to Cumberland's affair with Lady Graves (1783 - 1835).
BM Satires: 16156.
[Ref: 9214] £140.00