John Wilkes and Earl of Bute
John Wilkes and Earl of Bute
Record No
18292
Title
John Wilkes and Earl of Bute
Description
"Daniel cast into the Den of Lions, or True Blue will never stain ..."; scene shows a pillar inscribed "Beer, Windows, Cyder, Excise", with thistles on the base and surmounted by a bust of the Earl of Bute.
Date of execution
1763
Section
London Metropolitan Archives
Collection
Satirical Print Collection
Engraver
anon.
Publisher
Pridden, J. (1728-1807)
Notes
The bust is surrounded by worshippers including Hogarth and Dr Johnson. The King sits on his throne, with the British Lion blindfolded. The King's Messengers break into Wilkes' house and conduct Wilkes to the Tower.
Medium
engraving
Support
paper
Longest dimension
29cms
Shortest dimension
22cms
Picture type
satire
Catalogue No
p5437434
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