1749–1806 Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Charm Democracy, Reviewed, Analysed, &, Destroyed, Jan, 1799
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Charm for a Democracy, Reviewed, Analysed, & Destroyed Jan 1799 to the Confusion of its Affiliated Friends, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Drum Major Sedition, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Drum Major of Sedition, Subject, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Charles James Fox, Hannah Humphrey, John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Charles Jenkinson

Drawings Prints, Print, Suitable Restrictions, Subject, Artist, Right, Honorable
Drawings and Prints, Print, Suitable Restrictions, Subject, Subject, Artist, Subject, The Right Honorable Edmund Burke, William Pitt, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Thomas Rowlandson, George IV

Drawings Prints, Print, Sir Cecils Budget, Paying National Debt, Publisher, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, Publisher, Subject, Subject, Artist, Elizabeth Darchery, Sir Cecil Wray, Samuel House, Charles James Fox

Drawings Prints, Print, State Auction, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The State Auction, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, William Pitt, Charles James Fox, George III

Drawings Prints, Print, Loves Fox Badger, Coalition Wedding. Publisher, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, John Henley, William Woodfall

Drawings Prints, Print, Benefit Champion, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Georgiana Cavendish
Drawings and Prints, Print, For The Benefit of The Champion, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Highness Protector, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, His Highness The Protector, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Procession, Hustings, Successful, Canvass, Subject, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, Subject, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, George Prince of Wales

Drawings Prints, Print, Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Admiral Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox, Sir Cecil Wray, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Champion People, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Champion of the People, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1749-1806, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Sweating, Opposition, Dr. W-llis, Dominisweaty, Co. Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Sweating for Opposition by Dr. W-llis Dominisweaty and Co. Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, Samuel William Fores, George IV

Drawings Prints, Print, Parody, Mother Cole Loader, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Hannah Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Parody, or Mother Cole and Loader, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Hannah Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, London

Drawings Prints, Print, Devonshire, Approved, Method, Securing, Votes, Subject, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, Subject, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Thomas Rowlandson

Drawings Prints, Print, England Invaded, Frenchmen Naturalized, Publisher, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, England Invaded, or Frenchmen Naturalized, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Ackermanns Gallery, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, London, British, 1749-1806, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Westminster Watchman, Subject, Artist, Sir Cecil Wray, Admiral Samuel Hood
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Westminster Watchman, Subject, Artist, Subject, Sir Cecil Wray, Admiral Samuel Hood, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, British, Yorkshire 1734-1805 Lincolnshire

Drawings Prints, Print, Times, View, Old House, Little Brittain, Nobody, Going, Hannover
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey

Drawings Prints, Print, Reynard Shifts, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, Reynard Put To His Shifts, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson, George Humphrey, Charles James Fox, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Westminster Deserter, Drum d Out Regiment, Subject, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Westminster Deserter Drum d Out of The Regiment, Subject, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, Samuel House, Sir Cecil Wray

Drawings Prints, Print, Effects, British, Valour, French, Directory, Publisher, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Effects of British Valour on the French Directory, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Ackermanns Gallery, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, London, British, 1749-1806

Drawings Prints, Print, Sir, Cecil, Wray, Pillory, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sir Cecil Wray in the Pillory, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson, Hannah Humphrey, Charles James Fox, John Jackson, Samuel House, Sir Cecil Wray

Drawings Prints, Print, Every, Man, Hobby, Horse, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, Every Man Has His Hobby Horse, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Drawings Prints, Print, Preceptor Pupil, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, Preceptor and Pupil, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, George Prince of Wales, George Humphrey, British, London 1757-1827 London, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Two, New, Slides, State, Magic, Lantern, Artist, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Two New Slides for the State Magic Lantern, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, Charles James Fox, The Right Honorable Edmund Burke

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"1749–1806: A Journey through Political Satire in Drawings and Prints" Step into the world of political satire with a collection of drawings and prints from 1749 to 1806. These artworks not only captured the charm of democracy but also reviewed, analyzed, and sometimes even destroyed it. In January 1799, a powerful print titled "Drum Major Sedition" emerged as a subject of controversy. Its publisher and artist, Charles James Fox, depicted a scene that questioned suitable restrictions on freedom of speech. The right honorable artist dared to challenge societal norms through his thought-provoking work. Another intriguing piece called "Sir Cecil's Budget" showcased the burden of paying off the national debt. Published by an unknown entity, this print shed light on the struggles faced by society under financial strain. The state auction became another popular subject for artists like William Humphrey. Through their prints, they exposed corruption and greed within high-ranking officials who took advantage of their positions for personal gain. Love knows no boundaries in politics either. The whimsical "Loves Fox Badger Coalition Wedding" portrayed unlikely alliances formed between different parties. This print was published by an anonymous publisher who saw humor in such unions. Georgiana Cavendish championed her cause through art with her print titled "Benefit Champion. " As both artist and publisher, she highlighted social issues close to her heart while advocating for change. A touch of royalty graced these prints too. In "Highness Protector, " William Humphrey depicted a powerful figure protecting the interests of the people against corrupt politicians. This artwork mesmerized viewers with its intricate details and symbolism. Election season brought excitement as well as tension to these prints. From processions at hustings to rival candidates vying for power, artists like William Humphrey skillfully captured every moment on paper. Their works were published by various entities eager to showcase different perspectives during this crucial time. One cannot forget the champion of the people, Charles James Fox.