Fall of the _Vaux_-Hall Performer HB Sketches No. 348
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. 341 (See P.14769-R). Lord Brougham, his pole snapped in half caused by the heavy weight of 'Toryism' (now on the ground), falls backwards from the tightrope. Signed with artist's monogram at lower left: 'HB'. Title printed below the border: 'FALL OF THE _VAUX_ -HALL PERFORMER.'. The publisher's details printed below the border to the left: 'Published by T. McLean, 26, Haymarket, Novr. 22nd. 1834.'. Printer's details below the border to the right: 'Ducôté & Stephen's Lithogy, 70, St. Martins Lane'. Printed above the border at upper right: 'HB Sketches No. 341'.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1834-11-22
Height 287mm x width 367mm
Accession number: P.14775-R
Primary reference Number: 225364
McLean: 348
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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