The Tetbury Duel or the Bully Brought Down, 17 October 1794
Scope and Contents
Artist: Isaac Cruikshank. Published: S. W. Fores. A scene on a race-course, horses galloping in the background. Amused spectators crowd to watch a duel: a man in riding-dress (right) lies on his back, his smoking pistol falling from his hand, saying, "I have not Killed him by God". In the middle distance a man stands full-face, his arms folded, a cocked pistol in his right hand, saying, with a smile: "Don't be frightened Squire Stand up like a Man & receive my fire." Two balls fly past his head. The spectators are in rows bordering the line of fire. On the right are four mounted men, the nearest a jockey, saying, "he has got the staggers". On the left the nearest figure is a grotesque jockey with a profile like that of Punch, his saddle slung from his shoulders, who stands grinning down at the fallen duellist. Behind him is a man on horseback saying, "The coward wou'd have Twenty Paces!!!". Other men peer forward. In the background is a scene which explains the quarrel. The 'Squire' kneels with clasped hands at the feet of his antagonist, who raises his whip. A lady takes the latter's arm. The kneeling man says: "I humbly ask this Lady's Pardon & if you will forgive me this time, I will never do so any more." Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: 17 October 1794
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Language of Materials
English
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