Irish Interest Political Caricature The Grand Old Hen. RM Alexander. c1886

£32.00 Buy It Now or Best Offer, £4.00 Shipping, 30-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee
Seller: jennytudorpics ✉️ (3,956) 100%, Location: West Molesey, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 335161812530 Irish Interest Political Caricature The Grand Old Hen. RM Alexander. c1886. A political caricature lithograph after listed artist R. M. Alexander (active 1880-1915). Titled 'THE GRAND OLD HEN' it depicts an older man with a wing collar in the guise of hen.  He is sitting on eggs one of which is marked 'Home Rule'. A gentleman farmer stands alongside and is saying 'If she is hatching rotten eggs this time I'll wring her neck !'.  Another man leans on the gate behind. Signed RM Alexander lower left in the plate, published by Reynolds & Co, 32 St James St. S.W. Not dated but likely to be 1886. Rare, the only other example I can find is in the collection of Trinity College, Dublin. The 'hen' is intended to be William Gladstone, serving Liberal Prime Minister at the time of publication.  The issue concerned is that of Irish Home Rule, a dominant Irish movement that campaigned for Home Rule for Ireland, very active between 1870 and around 1918.  In 1886 Gladstone introduced the Government of Ireland Bill, the first significant attempt by the British Government to allow Home Rule through the creation of an Irish Assembly.  Printed on on thick paper.  In reasonable condition, two short vertical tears on the lower edge, one of which goes through the word 'Hen'. Lightly age toned around the edges and some very faint specks to the top right corner.  Measures 28.5 x 44cm.  Will be posted flat. £4 in the UK, £12 to mainland Europe and £20 to the USA.  For other destinations please contact me for a postage quote. About me - I am a very experienced retailer and am qualified in Art History. I have been selling on eBay for many years and am now finding, researching and selling paintings and antique prints full time. There are hundreds of paintings and prints available in my ebay shop Jenny Tudor Pictures where my aim is to offer a selection of interesting, well researched works with prices starting at just a few pounds and to increase the appreciation of engravings!  Also, happy to take on commissions if there are specific artists or types of work you would like found for you. I am very proud of my 100% positive feedback and will do all I can to ensure that you are pleased with your purchase. New items are added regularly so please do keep looking. Thank you

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Fair
  • Item Width: 44 cm
  • Production Technique: Lithograph
  • Item Length: 29 cm
  • Subject: Politics
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Material: Lithograph, Paper
  • Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
  • Image Orientation: Landscape
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Artist: RM Alexander
  • Year of Production: c1886
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Style: Cartoon
  • Signed: Yes
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Theme: Politics, Caricature
  • Type: Print

PicClick Insights - Irish Interest Political Caricature The Grand Old Hen. RM Alexander. c1886 PicClick Exclusive

  •  Popularity - 1 watcher, 0.0 new watchers per day, 108 days for sale on eBay. Normal amount watching. 0 sold, 1 available.
  •  Best Price -
  •  Seller - 3,956+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

People Also Loved PicClick Exclusive