Dr. Arthur & his man Bob giving John Bull a Bolus or Quacks from Church Street
Artist
William Heath
(British, 1795 - 1840)
Date1829
MediumHand-colored etching
DimensionsPlatemark: 10 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (26 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet: 11 7/16 x 17 5/16 in. (29 x 44 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Robert Getscher from the Getscher-Wilkinson Collection
CultureBritish
Catalogue raisonnéBritish Museum Satires 15714
Object numberPC2014.14.51
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionJohn Bull--characterized as a giant, unkempt man--is sprawled out on his back and locked in the grasp of Sir Robert Peel, while Arthur Wellesey, Duke of Wellington, force feeds him a paper reading "Catholic Emancipation." This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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