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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/4/18
Former ReferenceD5459/2/84
TitleA Catalanian Attack on a Chance-Seller
Date1 Dec 1807
DescriptionThe Italian singer Catalani [Angelica Catalani, 1780-1849], depicted here as a cat, attacks the Chancellor Eldon. The cat, wearing a dress and feathers, has knocked the Chancellor's wig off. She sits on his shoulder, scratching his face, and says:
"You would not give five shillings to hear me sing would not you! You unfeeling being! - But I'll make you suffer for it."
Eldon, holding up his hands, cries:
"Who will rid me of this Termagant?"
He is surrounded by six barristers all in wigs. Some look shocked, others pleased.
Available on CD 166.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWilliams
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationLondon Pubd Decem 1 1807 by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside

Attribution based on BM Sat 10919

The Italian opera singer Angelica Catalini gave her first performance in England in December 1806.
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteBM Sat 10919
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A Catalanian Attack on a Chance-Seller

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