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Boroughmongers' attack on the British column
Title
Boroughmongers' attack on the British column [graphic].
Publication
[Birmingham, England] : Printed by R. Heppel, 113 Coleshill-Street, Birmingham ..., [approximately 1830]
Physical Description
1 print : woodcut ; sheet 45.4 x 38 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title from letterpress text above image.
Designed by George Cruikshank according to the text below image.
Date of publication from dealer's description.
Printer's advertisement following imprint: ... where may be had, the Reformer's Attack on the Old Rotten Tree.
Woodcut with letterpress text, including "Explanation of the engraving" below the image followed five columns with two verses: "William and reform!!!" and King William and Liberty for ever! by J.C. Walters".
Woodcut with letterpress text framed with printers devices and between columns of verse.
Summary
The opponents of parliamentary reform, including Wellington and Peel, attempt to pull down a column topped by Lord John Russell, a portrait of William IV on the plinth. The "Explanation of the engraving": This spirited sketch was originally designed by George Cruikshank. Esq., of Pentouville, London. The column in the centre is dedicated to the "King and Constitution," on the base of which is a portrait of his present Majesty, William IV. On the top of the columnn [sic] stands Lord John Russell, holding in his hand the Mirror of Truth. On the left of the pillar the Duke of Wellington, Sir R. Peel, and others are attempting with cords, axes, &c. to overturn the column; while on on [sic] the right, Lord Chancellor Brougham and Earl Grey stand in a calm and dignfied position, smiling at the futile attempts of the Boroughmongers to overturn the People's Rights. On the same side Lord Althorp is seen bearing a banner, representing the future prosperity of England, and the Attorney General (Sir Thomas Denman) is supporting the Flag of Victory.
Variant and related titles
William and reform.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 04, 2016
Subjects
Genre/Form
Broadsides.
Political cartoons.
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1830.
Woodcuts.
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