The Prime Lobster
Publisher
Thomas McLean
(British, 1788 - 1875)
CultureBritish
Date1826-1830
MediumHand-colored etching
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number62.102.71
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DescriptionWellington as a giant lobster, his profile between the creature's raised claws, stands on the lower joints of his tail; from his back (right) hangs a Chancellor of the Exchequer's gown. n the ground (left) are his cocked hat and sword and a song (from Arne's 'Artaxerxes') headed The Soldier Tired of Wars.