‎H.B. [John Doyle]‎
‎Extremes Meet in a Radical Embrace (Query) Who's the Dupe?‎

‎London Thos McLean 1830 John Doyle was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1822 where he initially worked as a portrait lithographer. In 1827 Doyle began publishing political prints anonymously. From 1829-1851 Doyle published his well-known Political Sketches series, signing his work with the initials "HB" to hide his identity.‎

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‎First Edition. Sketch #53 in the political sketches series. The Marquess of Blandford (Duke of Marlborough) embracing Daniel O'Connell, The Duke had expressed his sympathy with O'Connell on the subject of Reform in Parliament, and also in distaste for the Catholic Relief Act. Clear image, with moderate foxing to the image. Pasted onto a mustard card backing. Backing card has been trimmed to 2.5cm around the plate. Print is 32cm x 24cm. Backing card is 37cm x 29cm. Also held under a temporary white passe partout. The National Portrait Gallery Hold the original Ref:1882,1209.377 Irish agitator; Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), Irish politician; MP for Dublin City and Cork County; George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough FSA (17661840), styled Marquess of Blandford until 1817, was a British nobleman, politician, peer, and collector of antiquities and books. .‎