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failing as a portrait painter,
Gillray worked as a freelenace engraver and etcher. After 1782 he
started producing political satires, mainly inspired by the
conflict between the Whigs and the Tories, the French Revolution
and war against Napoleon. Originally his caricatures would have
been issued separately, mainly from the print shop of his mistress,
Hannah Humphrey, in St. James's Street, London. His eyesight
started failing him, causing him to stop work in 1809. Depressed he
turned to drink, and in July 1811 Gillray attempted to kill himself
by throwing himself out of attic window above Humphrey's shop. He
failed, and survived four years of insanity before dying in
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THE LOVER'S DREAM. January 8th, 1795.
Mrs. Fitzherbert, and other favourites, Sheridan. Fox.GEORGE III. THE
QUEEN. PRINCE OF WALES. PRINCESS CAROLINE.On the negotiations for the
marriage of the Prince of Wales with the Princess Caroline of
Brunswick, which was solemnized on the 8th of April, 1795. It was
popularly expected that this marriage would wean the Prince from his
old vices, and here we see his hunters, his mistresses, his gambling
companions, and his bacchanalian propensities, all disappearing before
the dazzling prospect; which, however, as it was soon discovered, was
but a dream.** Hand
Coloured.
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The Injured Count,, S___"
First published, ? 1786, or May 1788. A horrific depiction of Lady
Strathmore dominates this image, probably published during the trial
between the Countess and her second husband, Andrew Robinson Stoney
Bowes. The print is filled with references to her well-known love of
cats, her hatred for her eldest son, and an alleged affair with her
footman. Lady Strathmore sits drinking with her servants, gin
glass in hand, with her breasts bare. She is suckling two cats. **
Hand
Coloured.
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Le Cochon et ses Deux Petits, or Rich
Pickings for a Noble
Appetite,
by James Gillray, First
published, by Hannah Humphrey
in 1792 Later colour.This is from the later Bohn Edition of 1849
shows the DUKE Of NORFOLK.Another subject of contemporary scandal,
the hero of which, in this instance, is the celebrated Duke of
Norfolk, who was nicknamed the ROYAL DUKE, because he was always
drunk, or, to use the vulgar phrase, "royal." Gill- ray has
frequently represented him as an inebriated votary of Bacchus ; he
has here represented him sacrificing to Venus. After dining at the
Piazza Coffee House, he would sally forth, and in a state of
intoxication might be seen in the saloons of the theatres, or other
places of public resort, seated on a sofa between a couple of fair
Cyprians, quaffing his wine and conversing with them. He used to
wear a grey coat, turned up with a black velvet collar, black small
clothes, and black silk stockings, and would ask them, " If they
could take up with a country curate."** Hand
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The Jersey Smuggler Detected, - or
- Good cause for seperation
(sic) [crossed through and replaced by] discontent.
by James Gillray, First published,
May, 1796. The Princess of
Wales, candle in hand, approaches her husband's bed, discovering
him with Lady Jersey. Later colour.This is from the later Bohn
Edition of 1849 ** One of the rarer suppressed" engravings that was
not generally sold as offensive to Ladies etc** Hand
Coloured. Trimmed from a larger sheet, narrow top margin..***All
shown with the margin against a darker carpet to show
borders***This is from the later Bohn Edition of 1849 to 1851 **
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What a Cur 'tis!
Hand-colored etching by J
ames Gillray , originally
published by Hannah Humphrey, June 9, 1795 This is from the later
Bohn Edition of 1849 Admiral Lord Howe (a.k.a. Black Dick), admiral
of the English Channel Fleet, enjoys a long, cool draught from his
pipe, a time-honored sailor's activity. On the table lies a map of
Torbay inlet on the coast of Devonshire, where weather sometimes
legitimately forced him to take refuge, but which some writers
interpreted as dodging. At his feet, his flag-captain, Admiral Sir
Roger Curtis ("Black Dick's Dog"), grovels, a reference to
criticism levelled at him for his fawning behavior toward
Howe.** Hand Coloured. Trimmed from a larger sheet,
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£65 post inclusive marks to edge of page possibly
old
glue ?
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POLITICAL CANDOUR; i.e. COALITION
RESOLUTIONS OF JUNE 8TH,
1805.&emdash;(Pro bono Publico.) June 21st
1805. PITT. LORD H. PETTY.
TIERNEY. ERSKINE. FOX.
SHERIDAN. WILBERFORCE. WINDHAM. GREY. In this print Gillray
represents Fox addressing the House, and acquitting Pitt of the
charge of personal con- ruption. Pitt is delighted with the
generous testimony of his rival in his favour, and calls out "
Here, here, here," pointing to the Treasury Bench. Fox, charmed
with the grateful acknowledgments of his exertions, says, " Oh, how
I shall enjoy to sit down with him on the bench of honesty." " An
immaculate statesman, &emdash; just like my own papa." Fox
holds in his left hand behind him " Arrangements for a new
Coalition." Windham is holding in his hand "Votes and Speeches for
the Political Register ;" but finding the turn the Debate has
taken, exclaims, " He deserves a statue of gold more than Porcupine
(id cst Cobbett) himself." Wilberforce ejaculates, " Oh, he's an
angel of light, a cherubim of glory." A porter pot lies upset on
the ground, and the beer is running out on the floor, intimating
that Whitbrcad's charge against Pitt h as been over,turned, &c.
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BLINDMAN'S BUFF; OR, TOO MANY FOR JOHN
BULL. June 12th,
1795.
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PITT. RUSSIA. AUSTRIA. JOHN BULL.
HOLLAND AND FRANCE.On the
subsidies and aids granted so lavishly by the English Government to
the Continental Powers in arms against France. Prussia and Austria
are picking John's pockets, while France and Holland are treating
him with derision. Poor John, blindfold in the midst of his
enemies, knows not whither to turn to avoid them, while his ruler
betrays him into their hands. The loan granted by the British
Government to the Emperor of Austria had excited very animated
discussions in the House of Commons t the end of May and beginning
of June of this year. In 1795 the British Government loaned money
to Austria to help pay for the French Revolutionary War. Here John
Bull is shown being abused by both friend and foe. The Austrian
emperor picks his pocket; a Prussian Death's Head Hussar waves
another bag of cash; a Dutchman blows pipe-smoke in Bull's face
while a sans-coulotte kicks his backside. The final indignity is
the British Prime Minister, Pitt the Younger, shouting
encouragement to the tormentors while rifling the pockets of Bull's
jacket. £65 post inclusive
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HOMER SINGING HIS VERSES TO THE GREEKS.
June 16th, 1797.
CAPTAIN MORRIS. SHERIDAN.
FOX. This is understood to be
an excellent and characteristic portrait of the celebrated
song-writer, Captain Morris. It is enough to say that the allusions
are to the licentious character of many of his effusions. Captain
Morris, of the Life Guards, was distinguished by his social
qualities, the vivacity of his conversation, the inexhaustible fund
of merriment and anecdote which enlivened it ; and above all, by
the facility with which he composed convivial songs, and the
hilarity with which he sung them. These qualifications rendered him
an universal favourite, and introduced him to the society and
sumptuous** Hand Coloured. Trimmed from a larger
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THE ESPLANADE. June 1st, 1797.
LORD CATHCART. OEOBGB III.
SIR D. DUNDAS. A caricature
on the undignified appearance of royalty in the person of George
III. As the motto seems to intimate, the King is steering a clear
course between two gallant officers, who are no less caricatures
than himself. It is to be supposed that Majesty is relaxing in its
retreat at Weymouth. ** Hand Coloured. Trimmed from
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A LYONESS. July 13th, 1801.
MRS. LYON.**
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A GREAT MAN ON THE TURF ; OR, SIR
SOLOMON IN ALL HIS GLORY. July
7th, 1803.
DUKE OP BEDFORD.**
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FRENCH HABITS, No. 12. MESSAGER D'ETAT.
May 21st, 1798. SIR FRANCIS
BURDETT. Burdett, who was
at this time coming into notoriety as a patriot, is placed last in
the list. Though his office of a Messenger of State is not a high
one, his costume, at least, is equal to that of most of his
superiors. ** Hand Coloured. Trimmed from a larger
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A SCOTCH PONY, COMMONLY CALLED A GAL-
LOWAY. June Uh, 1803.
LORD GALLOWAY. Understood
to be a portrait of Lord
Galloway. His pride in the decoration which figures on his breast
seema to have been almost proverbial. " We'll sing Lord Galloway, a
man of note, Who tnrn'd his tailor, much enraged, away, Because he
stitched a star upon his coat So small, it scarcely threw a ray ;
Whereas he wished a planet hnge to flame,** Hand
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HABITS OF NEW FRENCH LEGISLATORS AND
OTHER PUBLIC FUNCTIONARIES,
No. 1.&emdash; LE MINISTRE D'ETAT EN GRAND COSTUME.
April 18th, 1798.
CHARLES FOX.** Hand
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HORRORS OF THE IRISH UNION;
BOTHERATION OF POOR PAT; OR, A
WHISPER ACROSS THE CHANNEL. Dec. 2th, 1798.
TIERNEY. FOX. M. A. TAYLOR.
A humorous caricature on
the opposition shewn to the project of the Irish Union, when it was
first agitated at the end of 1 798, after the entire suppression of
the rebellion. Pat is thoroughly " bothered " between the alluring
offers of the lady (Britannia), and the awful warnings of the
Opposition. ** Hand Coloured. Trimmed from a larger
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Lubber's Hole
One of the rarer
suppressed" engravings that was not
generally sold as offensive to Ladies etc ** Hand
Coloured.
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