Harry proves himself a Man of Metal

DESCRIPTION: This is an antique steel engraving titled "Mr. O'Leary imagines himself kilt [killed]", illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, widely known by his pen name "Phiz". The illustration is taken from Charles Lever's comic novel The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, first published in 1839 and making this print a first edition plate. It depicts a dramatic and comedic moment from Chapter XXXIV ("The Duel") involving the character Mr. O'Leary, who humorously interrupts proceedings when tumbling head-over-heels backward down a steep, rocky cliffside.As he plunges downwards, his top hat flies off and a cascade of loose boulders and rocks falls along with him, while three companions look on in shock and alarm from below. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 12.25 x 17.75 CREATORS: “Phiz” PUBLICATION: The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer PUBLISHER: London: George Routledge and Sons DATE: 1839 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with surrounding patina of antiquity. SUBJECT: "Phiz" Caricaturist;Special Collection;Satire PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.