Actaeon HB Sketches No. 339
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). Lord Grey, as Actaeon, wearing a tunic and with antlers on his head, is attacked by a pack of four dogs, with the heads of, from left: Edward Ellice, Lord Duncannon, Lord Althorp and Lord Palmerston. In the background to the left, a man (Daniel O'Connell) in the character of Diana, with a crescent moon on his head. Signed with artist's monogram at lower left: 'HB'. Title printed below the border: 'ACTAEON'. The publisher's details printed below the border to the left: 'London Published by T. McLean, 26, Haymarket, Sepr. 1st. 1834'. A small, circular blind stamp at lower left: 'THOs. MCLEAN'. The printer's details are not given. Printed above the border at upper right: 'HB Sketches No. 339. P.14767-R is another impression.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1834-09-01
Height 360mm x width 280mm
Accession number: P.14768-R
Primary reference Number: 225357
McLean: 339
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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