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The March of Intellect

Satirical Print
1828 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A caricature of a dustman shown seated in his front room, holding an eyeglass, smoking a cigar, and reading a book.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe March of Intellect (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
hand-coloured etching
Brief description
Henry Heath. The March of Intellect. A dustman shown reading a book by his fireplace. London, 1828
Physical description
A caricature of a dustman shown seated in his front room, holding an eyeglass, smoking a cigar, and reading a book.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.75in
  • Width: 9in
Credit line
Given by Miss A. St J. Gray
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1936, London: Board of Education, 1937.
Collection
Accession number
E.87-1936

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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