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"Hanoverian: A Captivating Journey through History and Satire" Step into the world art and satire, where historical events intertwine with witty commentary

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)

Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)
NCO189709 Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1760. King George III with British heraldic symbols: harp, horse, lion, fleur de lis, crown

Background imageHanoverian Collection: King George III (colour litho)

King George III (colour litho)
3627207 King George III (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George III (1738-1820). Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Adam Smith, 1790 (engraving)

Adam Smith, 1790 (engraving)
3617895 Adam Smith, 1790 (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Smith FRSA (1723-90) was a Scottish economist, philosopher, author, moral philosopher

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a

Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians
5997530 Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians all determined to secure their fees, 1752 (engraving) by Fairholt

Background imageHanoverian Collection: City Trained Bands: satire on the militias associated with the City of London

City Trained Bands: satire on the militias associated with the City of London
5997524 City Trained Bands: satire on the militias associated with the City of London and the panic generated by the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion (engraving) by Fairholt

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Re-enactment of the Battle of Dettingen, fought in Bavaria in 1743 during the War of the Austrian

Re-enactment of the Battle of Dettingen, fought in Bavaria in 1743 during the War of the Austrian Succession
6032471 Re-enactment of the Battle of Dettingen, fought in Bavaria in 1743 during the War of the Austrian Succession (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, drawn and painted during the action by Major Kunts of

Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, drawn and painted during the action by Major Kunts of
616917 Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, drawn and painted during the action by Major Kunts of the Hanoverian unit, 18th June 1815 (pencil and gouache on cardboard) by German School

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Joseph Black (1728-99) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving)

Joseph Black (1728-99) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving)
XJF377178 Joseph Black (1728-99) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)

A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025380 A Duet, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Vanhagen; Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: The Finishing Touch, pub. 1791 (hand colured engraving)

The Finishing Touch, pub. 1791 (hand colured engraving)
3025372 The Finishing Touch, pub. 1791 (hand colured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Archer (nee West), Lady Archer (1741-1801)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Patience on a Monument, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

Patience on a Monument, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025371 Patience on a Monument, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A peep at Christies; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge

A peep at Christies; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge
3035674 A peep at Christies; - or - tally-ho, and his Nimeny-pimmeney taking the morning lounge, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, 1837 (litho)

Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, 1837 (litho)
3105115 Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, 1837 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London

Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho)
3100177 Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho) by European School

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub

Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub
2636968 Making Decent, i.e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)

A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
2636967 A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speaker (left); Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)

A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2636952 A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of the Hanoverian Minister, Baron Munchhausen, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Knight Marshal and Marshalmen in Queen Victoria s

Knight Marshal and Marshalmen in Queen Victoria s
Sir Charles Lamb, Knight Marshal on horseback, followed by Marshalmen in scarlet coat, blue trousers and shako, in ranks of four in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching)

Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193432 Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar

Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar
NCO190496 Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809

Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809
NCO190460 Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)

The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190455 The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles

The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles
NCO190436 The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or The Old Brentford Shuttlecock

Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or The Old Brentford Shuttlecock
NCO190435 Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or The Old Brentford Shuttlecock, between Old Sarum & the Temple of St

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795

Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191753 Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Peep into the Shakespeare Gallery, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791

A Peep into the Shakespeare Gallery, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791
NCO191715 A Peep into the Shakespeare Gallery, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)

A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)
NCO191700 A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Supplementary Militia Turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, or The French invade us, hay

Supplementary Militia Turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, or The French invade us, hay
NCO189706 Supplementary Militia Turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, or The French invade us, hay? damme, whos afraid? published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Edmond Halley (1656-1742) from Gallery of Portraits

Edmond Halley (1656-1742) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189094 Edmond Halley (1656-1742) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in

Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO193155 Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching

A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching
NCO192598 A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: St. George and the Dragon, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)

St. George and the Dragon, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190402 St. George and the Dragon, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Fat Cattle, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching)

Fat Cattle, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190135 Fat Cattle, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 36x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Dreadful-Hot Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)

Dreadful-Hot Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190133 Dreadful-Hot Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Background imageHanoverian Collection: An Excrescence; A Fungus; Alias - A Toadstool upon a Dung-hill

An Excrescence; A Fungus; Alias - A Toadstool upon a Dung-hill
NCO190109 An Excrescence; A Fungus; Alias - A Toadstool upon a Dung-hill, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (etching with w/c) by Gillray

Background imageHanoverian Collection: A Decent Story, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)

A Decent Story, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190105 A Decent Story, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: Inspecting a Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803

Inspecting a Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189794 Inspecting a Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageHanoverian Collection: The Royal Extinguisher, or Gulliver Putting Out the Patriots of Lilliput, published by S

The Royal Extinguisher, or Gulliver Putting Out the Patriots of Lilliput, published by S
NCO189782 The Royal Extinguisher, or Gulliver Putting Out the Patriots of Lilliput, published by S.W. Fores in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray




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"Hanoverian: A Captivating Journey through History and Satire" Step into the world art and satire, where historical events intertwine with witty commentary. Delve into the realm of political cartoons published by Hannah Humphrey in the early 19th century, as we explore a collection that captures both the essence of British society and its royal lineage. In "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver" (1803), witness an imaginative portrayal of size disparities between two iconic characters from Jonathan Swift's novel. This hand-colored engraving transports us to a whimsical world where giants reign supreme. "Integrity retiring from Office. " (1801) offers a thought-provoking glimpse into political life. As power shifts hands, this satirical piece reflects on the concept of integrity leaving public service, leaving audiences pondering its implications. With "Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah. Poor John Bull, " we find ourselves immersed in financial turmoil. Published during uncertain times, this artwork highlights societal concerns surrounding currency fluctuations and their impact on everyday citizens. The grandeur of Westminster Abbey comes alive in "Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey" (1937). This regal depiction showcases the coronation ceremony, honoring royal women who played significant roles alongside their kings throughout history. John Bull takes center stage in "John Bull Ground Down" (1795), revealing his struggles amidst social unrest. Through Hannah Humphrey's hand-colored etching, we witness John Bull's resilience against adversity—a timeless symbol representing ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. In "Playing in Parts, " etched by James Gillray and published by Hannah Humphrey, theatrical intrigue unfolds before our eyes. The Green Room becomes our backstage pass to witness dilettantes' performances—offering laughter while shedding light on societal norms within entertainment circles. Royalty takes precedence once again with "Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters.