This is the head of a traitor

This is the head of a traitor

[graphic]
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Brocas, James Henry, ca. 1790-1846
Summary:Hand holding severed male head with rope around the neck. The title caption for this drawing often appeared on signs accompanying executions at this time.
In collection: Brocas Sketchbook (PD 2000 TX) [graphic].
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [n.d., between ca. 1810 and 1846].
Subjects:
Decapitations > Ireland > 1810-1850
Dead persons > 1810-1850
Punishment & torture > Ireland > 1790-1800
Rebels > Ireland > 1810-1850
Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798
Pencil works > Irish > 1810-1850
Notes:Title inscribed in pencil l.c.

Formerly held at NLI call number 2000 (TX) 55

Physical description: 1 drawing pencil 23.6 x 36 cm.

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Credits:Attributed to James Henry Brocas
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This is the head of a traitor

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Brocas Sketchbook (PD 2000 TX) [graphic].
Description:Hand holding severed male head with rope around the neck. The title caption for this drawing often appeared on signs accompanying executions at this time.
Main Creator: Brocas, James Henry, ca. 1790-1846
Created: [n.d., between ca. 1810 and 1846].
Language:English
Extent:1 drawing pencil 23.6 x 36 cm.
Format:Prints & Drawings
Call Number: PD 2000 TX (55) (Collection unavailable)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland