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:
A Graceful Speciman of The Retort Courteous
Date:
1831
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph, hand-colored on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 17 5/16 inches (30.5 x 44 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "10.00"; lower right: "3 (circled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art; Gift of Brian and Linda Gracie
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1984.17.14
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
discussion (meeting) | gesturing | flags | fancy dress | genre subject | political | politicians | satire | men | top hats | surprise | posing | dukes | oars | satirical | river | bridge (built work) | sketches | barges | celebration | ceremony
Associated Places:
London Bridge | Thames | United Kingdom | Greater London | City of London | England
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7148