Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm acanthus-decorated frame

acanthus-decorated frame

whilst another young man attempts to prevent the torment

The scene is set during the restoration by George Gwilt

Church of St George

23rd February 1972

Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm acanthus-decorated frameInterior scene in which Cromwell Mortimer (1693 1752) dozes at a table while a fool holds a peacock feather above his head. Although anonymous, the identity of this satirical study is clear from the twin portraits on the wall behind, labelled 'Cromwell' and 'Mortimer'. Various books are shelved behind, including 'Sr I: Newton no Philosopher' and 'on the Itch'. Other volumes by scientists are scattered on the floor: 'Barrow', 'Boyle' etc., and