‘The Eglinton Tournament’ (plate 3), 1840. A lithographic print, drawn by Doyle directly onto the stone. 10¼ x 14½ inches. The subject here is practice for the joust; typically, the emphasis is on the incongruous mismatch between the participants’ haughty expressions and the absurdity of the event. The caricature target adds another layer of mockery.
Photograph and text by Simon Cooke. You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link to this URL in a web document or cite it in a print one. [Click on the image to enlarge it.]
Bibliography
Doyle, Richard. The Tournament. London: Dickinson, 1840.
Created 12 October 2023