Thurlow, stripped to the waist, kicks the bag of the great seal, and tramples on his chancellor's gown; the mace and his hat lie on the floor beside him. He clenches his fists and scowls, looking to the left, and saying, "had i servd my god with half a quarter the zeal. &c &c. Dam------n. " his chancellor's wig is blazing in the fireplace (left). Behind him (right) is a table with writing materials, and a large document: 'a catalogue of oaths sworn on the occasion'. Above it is a framed bust portrait of wolsey: a man wearing bands and a cape, looking over his right shoulder. 26 may 1792. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1792. Dimensions: Height: 249 mm; Width: 352 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow. Collection: British Museum. Resignation the greatest of all virtues (BM 1868,0808.6201)
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