The New Landlord's First Orders
Print
07/1830
07/1830
| Artist/Maker |
King William IV, dressed in an admiral's uniform, stands before Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington in the guise of workmen. He gestures to a railing and says (in a 'speech bubble') "Come I say, my hearties - you must pull these rails down again. I'm not going to shut out my tenants - so down with it - let's have no jaw about it. Wellington, standing, says "Do you think his honour is serious Bob?" Peel, kneeling with a trowel, says "Why he looks so".
This print was published shortly after William IV's accession in 1830. He was often depicted in naval uniform by satirical artists, in reference to his career in the Navy as a young man. It refers to one of his first popular acts as king, opening a public passage between Waterloo Place and St. James's Park in London.
This print was published shortly after William IV's accession in 1830. He was often depicted in naval uniform by satirical artists, in reference to his career in the Navy as a young man. It refers to one of his first popular acts as king, opening a public passage between Waterloo Place and St. James's Park in London.
Object details
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| Title | The New Landlord's First Orders (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Satirical print, William Heath, 'The New Landlord's First Orders', 1830. |
| Physical description | King William IV, dressed in an admiral's uniform, stands before Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington in the guise of workmen. He gestures to a railing and says (in a 'speech bubble') "Come I say, my hearties - you must pull these rails down again. I'm not going to shut out my tenants - so down with it - let's have no jaw about it. Wellington, standing, says "Do you think his honour is serious Bob?" Peel, kneeling with a trowel, says "Why he looks so". |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Summary | King William IV, dressed in an admiral's uniform, stands before Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington in the guise of workmen. He gestures to a railing and says (in a 'speech bubble') "Come I say, my hearties - you must pull these rails down again. I'm not going to shut out my tenants - so down with it - let's have no jaw about it. Wellington, standing, says "Do you think his honour is serious Bob?" Peel, kneeling with a trowel, says "Why he looks so". This print was published shortly after William IV's accession in 1830. He was often depicted in naval uniform by satirical artists, in reference to his career in the Navy as a young man. It refers to one of his first popular acts as king, opening a public passage between Waterloo Place and St. James's Park in London. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1233:123-1882 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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