Which is the Martyr?

John Leech, 1817 - 1864



Which is the Martyr?

John Leech 1817 - 1864

Summary

Illustration for 'Punch' 1851 vol 21 p 131. Scene divided into two: to the left one can see a bishop eating a banquet, to the right a poor family with newborn baby giving money to charity. The quote that accompanies this scene reads: "Let the government inflict penalty if they dare, and there is not a catholic in Ireland but would subscribe his Penny".


Object Name

Which is the Martyr?

Creators Name

John Leech

Date Created

unknown

Dimensions

support (sight): 16.4cm x 21.2cm

accession number

1883.12/1/f

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

pencil

Credit

Purchased

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