Research Catalog

Political caricatures

Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Author
Gillray, John, 1757-1815.
Publication
1791-1792.

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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
11 prints : etching, aquatint, some col.; 42.2 x 53 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Political caricatures from the reign of George III, including satires on the French Revolution. Individuals depicted include Edmund Burke, Queen Charlotte, Charles James Fox, George III, the Earl of Lonsdale, William Pitt, Joseph Priestley, Richard Brinsley Sheridan and John Horne Tooke.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Caricatures – Great Britain – 1700-1799.
  • Prints – Great Britain – 1700-1799.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
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.II.4 Guy Vaux Discovered in his Attempt to Destroy the King & The House of Lords - His Companions Attempting to Escape -- Pol.II.5 The Impeachment, - or - The Father of the Gang, Turnd Kings Evidence -- Pol.II.8 The National Assembly Petrified. The National Assembly Revivified -- Pol.II.9 Alecto and her Train, at the Gate of Pandaemonium: or The Recruiting Serjeant Enlisting John-Bull, into the Revolution Service -- Pol.II.10 The Hopes of the Party, Prior to July 14th - "From Such Wicked Crown & Anchor Dreams, Good Lord Deliver Us" -- Pol.II.11 A Birmingham Toast, As Given on the 14th of July, By The [Blank] Revolution Society -- Pol.II.16 The Pacific Entrance of Earl-Wolf, into Blackhaven -- Pol.II.23 Satan in All his Glory; or - Peter Pindar Crouching to the Devil -- Pol.II.29 Sin, Death, and the Devil, vide Milton -- Pol.II.31 The Reception of the Diplomatique & his Suite, at the Court of Pekin -- Pol.II.34 John Bull Bother'd; or The Geese Alarming the Capitol.
Call Number
MEZYRK+ (Gillray) Pol.II
OCLC
NYPG95-F156
Author
Gillray, John, 1757-1815.
Title
Political caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1791-1792.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
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.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
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.II
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