1837 Antique Satirical Print; Interesting Situation of Baron Munchausen by Doyle

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Interesting Situation of Baron Munchausen. From an original sketch supposed to have been done on the spot and never before Published.", showing the character of Münchhausen (Thomas Spring Rice), holding a rifle lettered with 'Resolution on Canada', chased by a lion with a man's head (Lord Stanley), towards the open mouth of a crocodile with a man's head (John Arthur Roebuck). A satirical print in the series 'Political Sketches', published by Thomas McLean, 1821-1851. DATE PRINTED: Published 17th March 1837. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 36.5 x 28 cm (14.25 x 11 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 maps and prints are 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 Baron Munchausen, being pursued by a lion, fortunately meets a crocodile running at him with open mouth. With wonderful presence of mind he slips aside, and the lion, unable to check himself, jumps down the crocodile's throat, and thus the Baron's enemies destroy each other, something after the manner of the well-known Kilkenny cats, which ate up each other all but their tails. The story is applied to the policy of the Government on the Canada question; Lord Stanley (the lion) urging the Ministers to a more vigorous and determined course, and Mr. Roebuck (the crocodile) reprobating the too great harshness of their proceedings, Mr. Spring Rice (the Baron) stands aside, and allows each to fight his battle against the other. (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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