The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, George Cruikshank, May 1, 1812

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The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812, Hand-colored etching, sheet: 8 3/4 x 20 15/16 in. ( x cm), Prints, George Cruikshank (British, London 1792–1878 London), This light-hearted marine triumph casts George, Prince of Wales as a sea monster distracted by pleasure. In January 1812 the prince had officially become Regent and Cruikshank emphasizes his fleshly self-indulgence and weakness for mistresses and flatterers

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Size: 6933px × 2843px
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