A Fairy Oak or the Power of Britain

Method Lithograph
Artist [Anonymous]
Published London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R.E. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street, Euston Square.
Dimensions Image 215 x 265 mm, Sheet 242 x 280 mm
Notes An interesting puzzle portrait depicting a large oak tree whose branches and leaves contain hidden depictions of important people of the day. Originally listed below the image but trimmed from this impression are the names of the portraits contained:

1. Lord Morpeth 2.Lord Melbourne 3. Marquis of Normanby 4. Duke of Wellington 5. Lord John Russell 6. Daniel O'Connell 7. Prince Albert 8. Lord Brougham 9. Queen Victoria 10. Sir Robert Peel 11. The Speaker of the House of Commons 12. Earl Fitzwilliam 13. The Dowager Queen Adelaide.

Condition: Trimmed with numbered key missing, vertical fold, time toning and foxing to sheet.
Framing unmounted
Price £150.00
Stock ID 46167

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