The Effects of a new Peerage, Isaac Cruikshank, 1797

Fourteen figures arranged in two rows, with speeches engraved above each person. The first two are a gouty old parvenu and his footman. The former says: "you rascal, i'll have you tried at westminster hall for a contempt of the peerage. " the other, in smart livery but with ill-dressed hair, answers: "ecod! measter i could not call you lord, if i were to die for it, when i think of old mistress and the green grocers shop. " a couple with irish profiles face each other seated; both wear stars. One says: "i never was so ashamed of any thing in my life - all the little boys hoot at me i believe i must give it up after all. " the other answers: "poo! bother - what is it you mane have we not been after making a good comfortable batch in ireland, on purpose to keep you in countenance, to be sure we have. " 11 december 1797 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1797. Dimensions: Height: 297 mm (cropped); Width: 456 mm (cropped). Medium: paper. Depicted People: Sholto Henry Maclellan, 9th Lord Kirkcudbright. Collection: British Museum. The Effects of a new Peerage (BM 1935,0522.8.30)