Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Doyle ('H.B.'), 1797–1868, Irish

Printed by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British

Published by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British
Title:
A Study for a Caius Marius Sitting amidst the Ruins of Carthage, Rather a Serious Subject: "Napoleon was in the habit of comparing England to Carthage!"
Date:
1847
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph in tan and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/16 x 17 9/16 inches (30.6 x 44.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Marked with imprint, lower left: "Subscriber's Copy, HB"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14666
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
solemn | thoughtful | politicians | sketches | genre subject | jackets | top hats | ruins | banks | columns | stones | satire | parody | satirical | political | politics | protection
Associated Places:
Carthage | Africa
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:49381