Those Fellows are a Great Nuisance
Print
27/3/1831
27/3/1831
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington, arm in arm, walk behind a man carrying a banner inscribed "Reform in Parliament - His Majesty's Minister". Peel remarks 'Those Fellows are a great nuisance', while Wellington responds 'I can't see - Haven't got my spectacles, Bob'.
This print refers to Wellington and Peel's reluctance to allow reform legislation through Parliament. The Great Reform Act would eventually be passed in 1832. It's possible that the reference to Wellington's poor eyesight was meant to be a commentary on his advancing age and conservative outlook.
This print refers to Wellington and Peel's reluctance to allow reform legislation through Parliament. The Great Reform Act would eventually be passed in 1832. It's possible that the reference to Wellington's poor eyesight was meant to be a commentary on his advancing age and conservative outlook.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Those Fellows are a Great Nuisance (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Satirical print, William Heath, 'Those Fellows are a Great Nuisance', 1831. |
| Physical description | Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington, arm in arm, walk behind a man carrying a banner inscribed "Reform in Parliament - His Majesty's Minister". Peel remarks 'Those Fellows are a great nuisance', while Wellington responds 'I can't see - Haven't got my spectacles, Bob'. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington, arm in arm, walk behind a man carrying a banner inscribed "Reform in Parliament - His Majesty's Minister". Peel remarks 'Those Fellows are a great nuisance', while Wellington responds 'I can't see - Haven't got my spectacles, Bob'. This print refers to Wellington and Peel's reluctance to allow reform legislation through Parliament. The Great Reform Act would eventually be passed in 1832. It's possible that the reference to Wellington's poor eyesight was meant to be a commentary on his advancing age and conservative outlook. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1233:111-1882 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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