Hokie Pokie Wankie Fum - the King of the Cannibal Islands
Print
22/07/1830
22/07/1830
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The figure of John Bull is shown tied to a spit and cooking over a fire, surrounded by figures in loincloths. Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington stand by, appearing to baste him, and in a speech bubble Wellington says "What are you growling about - you are never satisfied". The figure of William IV, in naval uniform, climbs a rock neaby, declaring in a speech bubble "I must put a stop to this".
The flames of the fire underneath Bull are inscribed with 'Tax', and the skewers piercing him are 'Free Trade' and 'Corn Bill'. This print was published shortly after the accession of William IV, whose reforming tendencies made him popular with the public.
The flames of the fire underneath Bull are inscribed with 'Tax', and the skewers piercing him are 'Free Trade' and 'Corn Bill'. This print was published shortly after the accession of William IV, whose reforming tendencies made him popular with the public.
Object details
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| Title | Hokie Pokie Wankie Fum - the King of the Cannibal Islands (published title) |
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| Brief description | Satirical print, William Heath, 'Hokie Pokie Wankie Fum - the King of the Cannibal Islands', 1830. |
| Physical description | The figure of John Bull is shown tied to a spit and cooking over a fire, surrounded by figures in loincloths. Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington stand by, appearing to baste him, and in a speech bubble Wellington says "What are you growling about - you are never satisfied". The figure of William IV, in naval uniform, climbs a rock neaby, declaring in a speech bubble "I must put a stop to this". The flames of the fire underneath Bull are inscribed with 'Tax', and the skewers piercing him are 'Free Trade' and 'Corn Bill'. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Summary | The figure of John Bull is shown tied to a spit and cooking over a fire, surrounded by figures in loincloths. Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Wellington stand by, appearing to baste him, and in a speech bubble Wellington says "What are you growling about - you are never satisfied". The figure of William IV, in naval uniform, climbs a rock neaby, declaring in a speech bubble "I must put a stop to this". The flames of the fire underneath Bull are inscribed with 'Tax', and the skewers piercing him are 'Free Trade' and 'Corn Bill'. This print was published shortly after the accession of William IV, whose reforming tendencies made him popular with the public. |
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| Accession number | 1233:121-1882 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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