Selection of Antique Satire Prints
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THEODORE LANE
Theodore Lane was born in 1800 at Isleworth, Middlesex, originally
studying engraving and then portrait painting. He exhibited at
the Royal Academy at the age of 16. He then turned to humorous
subjects, which were his forte, and he became well known for his
caricatures to of George IV and Queen Caroline. He died in 1828
when he fell through a skylight.
A Fry;
A Roast
A Broil
A Stew.
London Published by G. Humphrey 27 St. James’s Street
Jan. 30th 1822.
A set of four etched caricatures in very fine original colour. Each
title euphemistically shows people under comic duress.
‘A Roast’ has been trimmed to edge of image, with a short repaired
tear in left hand margin. ‘A Stew’ is creased in upper right margin.
Otherwise in good condition. Image size of each 283 x 208mm.
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