A Bitter Draught,
John Doyle (H.B.) (Dublin 1797 – London 1868)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1842
Materials
Paper
Measurements
300 mm (h)440 mm (w)
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Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 354046.41
Summary
Print, lithograph, A Bitter Draught, by John Doyle (H.B.) (Dublin 1797 – London 1868). Part collection (49) of HB Sketches. Published by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket. No.727 April 23rd 1842. Re- Income Tax, New Tariff. John Bull in a big chair pulling a wry face at having to drink the bitter medicine (income tax) prepared for him by Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt MP (1788-1850) and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852).
Makers and roles
John Doyle (H.B.) (Dublin 1797 – London 1868), engraver (printmaker)