“Canning and Eldon, both in shirt-sleeves and about equally matched, face each other in a small boat: Cabinet. Cock Boat. The very ornate boat resembles a Canadian canoe in general shape; the paddles go through big apertures encircled by the points of a star; that of Canning is Deplomatic Sagacity; Eldon uses the mace, which is inscribed Pelf Patronage Parsimony [see British Museum Satires No. 15139]. At each end of the boat is a figure-head, one of the supporters of the Royal Arms, each with a flag-staff set in its head. Behind Canning (left) is the Unicorn; his flag Catholic Supremacy. The Lion is behind Eldon (right), with the flag of Protestant Ascendancy. Canning: I shall be too much for you you are too slow in your Motions. Eldon : I doubt it! The Purse of the Great Seal hangs over the boat beside Eldon, who wears wig and bands. On the extreme right the sun rises (or sets)–it irradiates the sky behind Eldon.”–British Museum online catalogue.
- Printmaker: Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker.
- Title: The struggle, or, A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all’togather [graphic] / H.H. fect.
- Publication: [London] : Pubd. March 16, 1827, by S.W. Fores – Piccadilly, London, [16 March 1827]
827.03.16.01+
Acquired June 2024
