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The Disappointment, or, The King's Evidence treated with the caution he deserves;...

Satirical Print
1791 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Caricature of Edmund Burke, kneeling, begging George III's pardon. Lettered with title etc. and 'Pub' by W. Dent May 28 1791'.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Disappointment, or, The King's Evidence treated with the caution he deserves;... (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Etching
Brief description
William Dent. One of 15 caricatures published between 1787 and 1793
Physical description
Caricature of Edmund Burke, kneeling, begging George III's pardon. Lettered with title etc. and 'Pub' by W. Dent May 28 1791'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.56cm
  • Width: 24.77cm
Taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1953 London: HMSO 1963
Marks and inscriptions
'Pub' by W. Dent May 28 1791' (Lettered with title etc. and)
Credit line
Given by Mr. Allan Wade
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1953 London: HMSO, 1963
Collection
Accession number
E.3457-1953

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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