English: O'Connell lies asleep, wreathed in smiles, next his wife, whose profile is framed by a frilled cap. Beside the bed (right) are his barrister's wig on a wig-block, a tripod supporting a wash-basin and inscribed 'Holy Water', many recently opened letters, one 'To Daniel O'Connell Esqr M.P.', the others showing only the broken seal and a large 'M.P.' The dream, ringed by clouds, fills the space above the bed. His wig and gown, in back view, is a storm-centre; the tails of the wig fly outward, each pointing to the word 'agitation'. Beside it are the Mace and the Purse of the Great Seal; the royal robes with crown, sceptre, and collar of the Garter forming the King, and, as if being blown into space, Wellington, Peel, and Lyndhurst, all dismayed. Aug 15 1829
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Associated with: George IV, King of the United Kingdom
(Description and comment from M. Dorothy George, 'Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the British Museum', XI, 1954)
A satire on O'Connell's boundless ambitions after his re-election for Clare following his rebuff at Westminster, see No. 15759, &c, to be attained by agitation. His election speeches were inflammatory; he promised to work for repeal of the Union. 'Ann. Reg.', 1829, pp. 124 ff. See No. 15749, &c.
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Uma pintura representando Daniel O'Connell sonhando com um confronto com George IV , mostrada dentro de um balão de pensamento.