John Bull shaking the hand of a sick man; referring to Wellington's illness and depression due to political strain. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1831.

  • Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
Date:
28 December 1831
Reference:
12235i
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Wellington says: "Ha! my old friend! This kindness was unexpected why, they told me that you that you were quite turned against me." John Bull replies: "What! I turned against you? why see, we have had some differences of late, and I am an obstinate old fellow, altho' not so unreasonable as some people would make me out. - but when I turn against you and forget what you have done for me & mine may I be - that's all! - but come, cheer up, they say you live too low, and think too much about these D--d politics."

Publication/Creation

[London] (26 Haymarket) : Thos. McLean, 28 December 1831.

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; border 25.7 x 35.4 cm.

Lettering

"For auld lang syne." HB

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 16835

Reference

Wellcome Collection 12235i

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