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Political caricatures

Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Publication
1798-1799.

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
11 prints : etching, aquatint, hand col.; 50.7 x 67.4 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Political caricatures from the reign of George III, dealing with the French Revolution, the anticipated French invasion of Great Britain, the French occupation of Egypt and civil unrest in Ireland. Individuals depicted include the Duke of Bedford, Lord Dundas, Charles James Fox, Lazare Hoche, Louis-Marie La Revellière-Lépeaux, Lord Moira, William Pitt, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and George Tierney.
Subject
  • Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802
  • Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
  • Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826
  • Hoche, Lazare, 1768-1797
  • La Revellière-Lépeaux, Louis-Marie de, 1753-1824
  • Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811
  • Pitt, William, 1759-1806
  • Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
  • Tierney, George, 1761-1830
  • Anti-Catholicism
  • Britannia
  • Monuments > Great Britain
  • Nile, Battle of the, Egypt, 1798
  • Transparencies
  • Egypt > History > French occupation, 1798-1801
  • France > History > Revolution, 1789-1799
  • Great Britain > Foreign relations > 1789-1820
  • Ireland > History > 18th century
  • Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798
  • Ireland > History > 1760-1820
Genre/Form
  • Allegories.
  • Caricatures – Great Britain – 1700-1799.
  • Prints – Great Britain – 1700-1799.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Cite As (note)
  • Caricature Collection.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available.
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.17 The Storm rising; or the Republican Flotilla in danger -- Pol.III.18 The Apotheosis of Hoche -- Pol.III.20 Consequences of a Successful French Invasion No. I Plate 1st -- Pol.III.21 Consequences of a Successful French Invasion No. II Plate 2d. -- Pol.III.22 Consequences of a Successfull [sic] French Invasion No. III. Plate 2d. -- Pol.III.23 Consequences of a Successfull [sic] French Invasion No. VI. Plate 1st -- Pol.III.24 Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, Discovering the Miseries of Ireland -- Pol.III.47 New Morality; or The Promis'd Installment of the High-Priest of the Theophilanthropes, with the Homage of Leviathan and his Suite -- Pol.III.64 Siege de la Colone de Pompée -- Science in the Pillory -- Pol.III.72 Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings -- Pol.III.91 Design for the Naval Pillor.
Call Number
MEZYRK+ (Gillray) Pol.III
OCLC
NYPG95-F158
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1798-1799.
Cite As:
Caricature Collection.
Indexes
Finding aid available.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray in Caricature Collection.
Provenance
Bequest of Samuel Jones Tilden.
Added Author
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886, collector.
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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