The Politician (Portrait of Mr Tilson, formerly a laceman in the Strand), c1730. Artist: John Keyse Sherwin

The Politician (Portrait of Mr Tilson, formerly a laceman in the Strand), c1730. Artist: John Keyse Sherwin

1-192-387 - © Museum of London/Heritage-Images

The Politician (Portrait of Mr Tilson, formerly a laceman in the Strand), c1730. A shortsighted politician, thought to be Mr Tilson, a well-known lacemaker in the Strand, is so absorbed by his newspaper that he does not realise that the candle he is holding has set fire to the brim of his tricorne hat.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. John Keyse Sherwin, attributed to: British: Artist, printmaker, painter
After
  1. William Hogarth: British, English: Artist, painter, printmaker, engraver
Subject
  1. Mr Tilson: British: Lacemaker, politician

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

Artistic Representations Portraits

People Other

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3661x4773
File Size : 51,194kb


Aliases

  1. D 1336
  1. 0330001102
  1. 1-192-387
  1. 1102
  1. 1192387
  1. D 1336

Restrictions
  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.


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