The Effect of the General's Song

Richard Doyle

Steel engraving by an unknown engraver

8¼ x 5¼ inches

W. M. Thackeray,The Newcomes, I, facing 11.

This is Doyle's efficient representation of Colonel Newcome as an man of honour whose stance contrasts with the slovenly men in the background.

Scanned image and text by Simon Cooke.

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Bibliography

Thackeray, W, M.The Newcomes , 2 Vols. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1854–55.

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