Yale Center for British Art

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

Printed by Charles E. P. Motte, 1785–1836, French

Published by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British
Title:
Stop Thief!
Date:
1831
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph, hand-colored on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/4 x 17 3/8 inches (29.8 x 44.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "8.00"; lower right: "6 (circled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art; Gift of Brian and Linda Gracie
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1984.17.10
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
chancellor | wings | chasing | caricature | sketches | exchequer | scythe | newspaper | thief | bill | scrolls | hourglass | treasury | parody | top hat | toga | political | politician | time | running | legislation | sandglass | satire | satirical | historical subject
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7144