The Brighton stud [graphic].

[London] : Pubd. July 20th 1786 by W.S. [sic] Fores at the Caracature Ware-house, No. 3 Piccadilly, [20 July 1786]

1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 29 x 40 cm, on sheet 34.8 x 48 cm

laid paper.

Title etched below image.

"The Prince's stud, consisting of five asses with human faces, proceeds (left to right) past a signpost (right) pointing 'To Brighthlmstone'. The Prince, the central figure, rides an ass with the head of Mrs. Fitzherbert; he wears very long spurs. He is preceded by three animals, the foremost being George Hanger led by a groom (Captain Morris); on his saddle-cloth are the Prince's feathers, as if to show his privileged position. Next is Fox, his mouth wide open as if braying, next Weltje. Behind (left), apparently doubtful whether to proceed or not, is Lord Derby (or perhaps Lord North). Geese in the foreground (right) hiss at the procession."--British Museum online catalogue.

English

November 17, 2006

Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 6, no. 6980