'The great general frightened by Don-Key', 1830. Artist: Henry Heath

'The great general frightened by Don-Key', 1830. Artist: Henry Heath

1-238-672 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The great general frightened by Don-Key', 1830; shows the Duke of Wellington running in alarm, from a donkey in mayoral cloak (Sir John Key). Alluding postponement of the royal visit to the City for fear of anti-Wellington demonstrations.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Henry Heath, attributed to: (British?): Artist, engraver
After
  1. Henry Heath: (British?): Artist, engraver
Subject
  1. Duke of Wellington: British, Irish: General, statesman, prime minister
  2. Sir John Key: British: Lord Mayor of London

Medium
  1. Etching

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5059x3454
File Size : 51,193kb


Aliases

  1. 18130
  1. 0220001817
  1. 1-238-672
  1. 1238672
  1. 18130
  1. 1817
  1. A3

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