1834 Antique Satirical Print; The Horath & The Curiatii by Doyle

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "The Horath & The Curiatii." Two groups of three men fighting, using their ceremonial maces as weapons; the group to left (Lord Brougham, Lord Plunket, Lord Holland) wearing wigs, the group to right (Duke of Gloucester, Duke of Cumberland, Duke of Wellington) wearing university caps. A satirical print in the series 'Political Sketches', published by Thomas McLean, 1821-1851. DATE PRINTED: Published 22 April 1834.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 38.5 x 28.5 cm (15 x 11.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by John Doyle (1797-1868, who signed his work HB). Born in Dublin, he trained with the landscapist Gabrielli, and at the Royal Dublin Society's drawing school. Moved to London in 1822. Exhibited portraits at the R.A. until 1835 but finding little success began to work as a political satirical printmaker from 1827. Used the monogram 'HB' to sign a numbered series of 917 lithographs published 1829-51. PROVENANCE: Published in the series 'Political Sketches', published by Thomas McLean, (1821-1851). In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.TYPE: Antique lithograph printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Text from "An Illustrative Key to the Political Sketches of H.B.", London 1841: The "trigemini fratres" of the contending parties of Whig and Tory are here seen in active combat; three Whig-chancellors opposed to three Tory-chancellors. As Livy says that there was a doubt which of the two sets of heroes were Romans and which were Albani, we will not attempt to fix the characters of the present parties, that is to say, we will not determine who are the Horatii, who the Curiatii. But, taking them as they stand here represented, we have, on the left, Lord Brougham, the Lord-High-Chancellor of England; Lord Plunket, the Lord-High-Chancellor of Ireland; and the late Lord Holland, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Opposed to this formidable band are the Duke of Wellington, Chancellor of the University of Oxford; the Duke of Cumberland, Chancellor of the University of Dublin; and the Duke of Gloucester, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. The attitudes of the Duke of Wellington and Lord Brougham portend real mischief; nor are the mutual expressions of the Duke of Cumberland and Lord Plunket much less ferocious; but nothing can exceed the courteous and gracious manner in which Lord Holland deals out a tap on the nose to his antagonist the Duke of Gloucester. (ref: British Museum). Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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