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The Modern Hercules (Dr. Carlyle and his opposition), 1789/1835.
The Modern Hercules (Dr. Carlyle and his opposition), 1789/1835

"The Modern Hercules Destroying the Hydra of Fanaticism" (Humorous piece of satire upon Dr. Carlyle and the opposition he has uniformly met with from the leading men of the popular party.) Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8 (dated 1789). Size 14 x 18 cms plus margins with full plate mark. Ref H8622
     
 
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