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Opposition Leader Collection

Amidst the tumultuous hustle and bustle of political strife, the opposition leader finds solace in the Comforts of a Bed of Roses

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806

Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub

The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub
2966807 The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: 8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795

8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191281 8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: Le Ministre d Etat en grand costume, from the series

Le Ministre d Etat en grand costume, from the series
NCO191270 Le Ministre d Etat en grand costume, from the series, Habits of the New French Legislators and other Public Functionaries

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: The Balance of Power or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham, turns Posture Master, pub

The Balance of Power or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham, turns Posture Master, pub
2966802 The Balance of Power or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham, turns Posture Master, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)

The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191754 The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageOpposition Leader Collection: The Balance of Power, or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham turned

The Balance of Power, or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham turned
NCO190468 The Balance of Power, or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham turned Posture Master, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray



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Amidst the tumultuous hustle and bustle of political strife, the opposition leader finds solace in the Comforts of a Bed of Roses, a poignant reminder of the sweet rewards of tranquility, as depicted in Hannah Humphrey's 1806 publication. Yet, the allure of power keeps him reposing like Hercules in the 1799 hand-coloured engraving, as he gears up for the next battle. The eloquence of his words, immortalized in the eight vignettes published by Humphrey in 1795, resonates with the Vox Populi, who eagerly await their turn to have 'A Mug. A Mug. A Mug.' as seen in The Daily Advertiser. Dressed in the grand costume of a Minister of State, he stands at the precipice of power, balancing the scales of governance, as depicted in Le Ministre d' Etat en grand costume. Yet, the weight of responsibility looms heavy, as seen in The Balance of Power or The Posterity of the Immortal Chatham Turn'd Posture Master. The daily challenges of leadership are a far cry from the serene beauty of the rose bed, but the opposition leader remains steadfast, knowing that the fate of the nation rests on his shoulders.