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 Will O' The Wisp
Date:
1831
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph, hand-colored on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 17 1/4 inches (30.1 x 43.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "8.00"; lower center: "Durham, Lord Earl Grey, Carnation | 6 (circled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art; Gift of Brian and Linda Gracie
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1984.17.11
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
will-o'-the-wisp | politicians | wigs | coats | lantern | sketches | bog | political | illusion | parody | satire | star | men
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7145