Dispersion of The Thimble-Rig HB Sketches No. 330
Printmaker:
Doyle, John (HB)
Publisher:
McLean, Thomas
Lithograph (uncoloured) on white wove paper. Inlaid within a frame of buff wove paper (approx. height 360mm x width 515mm). The sequel to No. 329. See P.14753-R and P.14754-R. The man at the centre holding a three-legged table and with his head turned to see the police arrving at the far left, is Edward John Littleton. Beside him stand four fellow gamblers; Lord John Russell, Thomas Spring Rice, Lord Melbourne and Lord Brougham. Lord Althorp is the man fleeing the scene at the far right and Lord Grey flees at centre left. Edward Stanley is seen with the police at the far left, along with the Duke of Cumberland (with moustaches) the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel and Daniel O'Connell (the large man on the right). Signed with artist's monogram at lower left: 'HB'. Title printed below the border: 'DISPERSION OF THE THIMBLE-RIG.'. The publisher's details printed below the border to the left: 'Published by T. McLean, 26, Haymarket, July 14th, 1834.'. A small, circular blind stamp at lower left (half missing): [THOs. MCLEAN]. Printer's details are not given. Printed above the border at upper right: 'HB Sketches No. 330.'.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1834-07-14
Height 263mm x width 375mm
Accession number: P.14755-R
Primary reference Number: 225344
McLean: 330
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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