Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm leaning against a Delage 15-S8

leaning against a Delage 15-S8

on its new site on the Albert Embankment

Figures A-S including war

23rd February 1972

The scene is set during the restoration by George Gwilt

Caricature of Cromwell Mortimer Size:XS: 40 x 30cm leaning against a Delage 15-S8Interior 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