political cartoon / A Wicked Subject

Political satire cartoon, 'A Wicked Subject'. Engraving depicting Daniel O'Connell and the Duke of Wellington. O'Connell shown snuffing out a candle atop a book titled 'History of Ireland', and saying 'I say Wellington, this has been burning a long time, shall I snuff it short or snuff it out'. Wellington replies 'Oh just take the top off'. Political Scraps No.1. Published 10 November 1813 by W.H. Mason, 81, Kings Road Brighton, & Ackermann & Co. Strand, Bogue Fleet Street London. Mezzotint and engraving.;