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Item:335161812530Irish 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
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