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Image Title: The Modern Circe Or A Sequel To The Petticoat, 1809

Creator: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, etcher

Date: 1809 March 14.

Summary: Cartoon shows Mrs. Mary Anne Clarke, wearing the Duke of York's military cloak, extending it to cover a crowd of miniature soldiers, civilians and clergymen clustering around her with outstretched arms; Mr. Waddle (Mr. Wardle), standing to the side, gazes at her and declares his fascination.

Related Names: Delaney, E.

Subjects: Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson,--1776-1852--Ethics
Corruption--England--1800-1810
Frederick Augustus,--Prince, Duke of York and Albany,--1763-1827--Ethics
Scandals--England--1800-1810

Original Media: Etching

Collections: Cartoon Prints, British » more info...

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