Not currently on display at the V&A

Drawing

ca. December 1804 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sketch for a satirical print entitled 'More Amusement for John Bull! or A Game at Marbles with the Young Roscius'. John Bull and Master Betty play a game of marbles. Probably for publishing in London by W. Holland, ca. December 1804.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
pencil sketch with pen and ink border and script
Brief description
Sketch for a satirical print entitled 'More Amusement for John Bull! or A Game at Marbles with the Young Roscius'. Probably for publishing in London by W. Holland, ca. December 1804.
Physical description
Sketch for a satirical print entitled 'A Fig for Buonaparte, or John Bull and Master Betty!' featuring Marster Betty playing marbles with John Bull.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.8cm
  • Width: 30.9cm
Credit line
Given by Aubrey Breeze
Subjects depicted
Summary
Sketch for a satirical print entitled 'More Amusement for John Bull! or A Game at Marbles with the Young Roscius'. John Bull and Master Betty play a game of marbles. Probably for publishing in London by W. Holland, ca. December 1804.
Collection
Accession number
S.226-1977

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2010
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