Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm 23rd February 1972

23rd February 1972

he is attended by Viscount Sidmouth

whilst another young man attempts to prevent the torment

The scene is set during the restoration by George Gwilt

when the truth was that Britain was maintaining a policy of isolation

Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm 23rd February 1972Interior scene in which Cromwell Mortimer (1693 1752) dozes at a table while a fool holds a peacock feather above his head. Although anonymous, the identity of this satirical study is clear from the twin portraits on the wall behind, labelled 'Cromwell' and 'Mortimer'. Various books are shelved behind, including 'Sr I: Newton no Philosopher' and 'on the Itch'. Other volumes by scientists are scattered on the floor: 'Barrow', 'Boyle' etc., and