Lord and lady conyngham approach william iv (right), who sits, making a gesture of dismissal. She wears a hat with a décolletée dress, and holds a band-box; with her handkerchief to her eye, she drops a curtsy, saying, 'i'm sure if your honor will but continue me as housekeeper, or in any capacity i'd be very certain to give you the greatest satisfaction—likewise my poor husband would be happy to render himself useful in any way'. He holds a box of 'bijouterie' marked with the royal arms, and makes an obsequious bow, hand on breast. The king's elbow rests on a table piled with large volumes and papers, including the 'red book' [for new appointments] and 'de lone' [probably de lolme's famous work on the constitution of england, 1775, &c. ]. Behind his chair stands a new servant, smiling in amused triumph at the abject conynghams. A curtain with the royal arms forms a background for the king. 2 july 1830
lithograph. Date: 1830. Dimensions: Height: 261 mm; Width: 344 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness Conyngham. Collection: British Museum. The Cunning-hums. (BM 1868,0808.9187)
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