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) | politicians | surprise | gesturing | posing | men | satire | satirical | political | fancy dress | dukes | bridge (built work) | river | flags | genre subject | sketches | barges | oars | top hats | ceremony | celebration
Associated Places:
United Kingdom | England | Greater London | Thames | City of London | London Bridge
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7148