Frontispiece to Ode to the hero of Finsbury Square.

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Creator

Nixon, John.

Title

Frontispiece to Ode to the hero of Finsbury Square.

Coverage

London

Publisher

I. Herbert

Date

1795

Description

Engraving.

Lackington’s personal vanity and shrewd business acumen are lampooned in this contemporary cartoon, which appeared as the frontispiece to a satirical skit entitled Ode to the Hero of Finsbury Square.