Political murder

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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
Political murder
[London] : [G. Cowie],
wood engraving
74 x 85 mm
Peel 2178
Provenance: 
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Notes: 

Probably detached from one of four issues of Whiggeries and waggeries, London : William Strange, 1834. This publication reprinted wood engravings by Robert Seymour, Robert Cruikshank, and others which had previously appeared-- often with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 72, 1833, with the same title.

Summary: 

Spencer, Grey, and Brougham hang from a gallows, having had the platform-- inscribed "The Times"-- drop out from under them. John Bull (?) looks on.

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