Research Catalog

Political caricatures

Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Publication
1797-1798.

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Details

Additional Authors
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886
Found In
Gillray, James. Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray. 1779-1811. (NN)NYPG95-F67.
Description
20 prints : etching, engraving, aquatint, some col.; 34.5 x 36 cm or smaller.
Summary
Political caricatures from the reign of George III; includes the series "French habits," also known as "Habits of the new French legislators and other public functionaries," satirizing members of the British opposition as French revolutionaries. Individuals portrayed include Sir Francis Burdett, Charles James Fox, Charles Earl Grey, William Pitt, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Alternative Title
Habits of the new French legislators and other public functionaries.
Subject
  • Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844
  • Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
  • Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845
  • Pitt, William, 1759-1806
  • Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
  • London Corresponding Society
  • Drinking in art
  • Guillotine
  • John Bull. > 1700-1799
  • France > History > Revolution, 1789-1799
  • Great Britain > Politics and government > 18th century
Genre/Form
  • Caricatures – English – 1700-1799.
  • Prints – English – 1700-1799.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Cite As (note)
  • Caricature Collection.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Holdings checked in departmental copy of Thomas Wright and R.H. Evans, Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James Gillray. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851.
Provenance (note)
  • Bequest of Samuel Jones Tilden.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray in Caricature Collection.
Contents
Pol.III.11 La Bonnet Rouge: or John Bull evading the Hat Tax -- Pol.III.12. Political Ravishment, or The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in danger! -- Pol.III.13. Parliamentary Reform or Opposition Rats, leaving the House they had Undermined -- Pol.III.14 Le Coup de Maitre -- Pol.III.16. The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder -- Pol.III.19. The Loyal Toast -- Pol.III.25. Search Night; or State Watchmen mistaking Honest Men for Conspirators -- Pol.III.26. London Corresponding Society, alarm'd, vide Guilty Consciences -- Pol.III.27 Le Ministre d'Etat, en Grand Costume -- Pol.III.28 Les Membres du Conseil des Anciens -- Pol.III.29. Les Membres du Conseil des Cinq Cents -- Pol.III.30 Membre du Directoire Executif -- Pol.III.31 President d'Administration Municipale -- Pol. III.32. Le Bourreau -- Pol.III.33. L'Avocat de la Republique -- Pol.III.34. Membre de la Haute Cour de Justice -- Pol.III.35. Juge du Tribunal Correctionnel -- Pol.III.36. Juge de Paix -- Pol.III.37. Le Trésorier -- Pol.III.38 Messager d'Etat -- Pol.III.39. Meeting of Unfortunate Citoyens.
Call Number
MEZYRK (Gillray) Pol. III
OCLC
896737600
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1797-1798.
Cite As:
Caricature Collection.
Indexes
Holdings checked in departmental copy of Thomas Wright and R.H. Evans, Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James Gillray. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray in Caricature Collection.
Provenance
Bequest of Samuel Jones Tilden.
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NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815. French habits.
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886, collector.
Added Title
Habits of the new French legislators and other public functionaries.
Found In:
Gillray, James. Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray. 1779-1811. (NN)NYPG95-F67.
Research Call Number
MEZYRK (Gillray) Pol. III
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