Political Satire Collection (#3)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Arms of France
2911030 The Arms of France by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1803 Hand-coloured etching titled The Arms of France by James Gillray (1751-1815)

The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall
2911029 The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching and aquatint titled The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by James Gillray (1751-1815)

John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving)
2911035 John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching titled Bonaparte, 48 Hours after Landing by James Gillray (1751-1815)

An Ice Party or Letting Things Slide on the Rappahannock
AQS256897 An Ice Party or Letting Things Slide on the Rappahannock, from the Humors of War (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504424 Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504404 L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504379 Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pilotell

Cartoon commenting on the dirtiness of the Thames and the investigations into bribery
5309059 Cartoon commenting on the dirtiness of the Thames and the investigations into bribery during elections at Great Yarmouth, Reigate and Lancaster by Tenniel

Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin
5308994 Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin)

Cartoon titled "Overloaded";or the straw that broke the camels back
5308744 Cartoon titled " Overloaded" ; or the straw that broke the camels back by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info)

Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli holding the Suez Canal as the key to
5308709 Cartoon depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli holding the Suez Canal as the key to the British possession and influence in India by Tenniel

The rising rail fares
5308411 The rising rail fares. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the rising rail fares caused by cartels and lack of competition)

Charity sweeping aside Mr Brumbles protests in her determination to bring relief to
5616499 Charity sweeping aside Mr Brumbles protests in her determination to bring relief to poor families in distress by Tenniel

The Death of the Property Tax!! or 37 Mortal Wounds for Ministers
2490533 The Death of the Property Tax!! or 37 Mortal Wounds for Ministers and the Inquisitional Commissioners, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)
2490496 The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Regent)

From the Desk to the Throne. A New Quick Step by Joseph Bonaparte
2966887 From the Desk to the Throne. A New Quick Step by Joseph Bonaparte. The Bass by Mess rs Nappy and Talley, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson

The Bishop of A Tuns Breeches; - The Flaming Eveque purifying the House of Office
2966880 The Bishop of A Tuns Breeches; - The Flaming Eveque purifying the House of Office! To the Patriots of France and England

Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub
2966876 Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale. L Allemande... et d une !... l Anglaise
2966870 Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale. L Allemande... et d une !... l Anglaise... et de deux !... partie perdue pour vous, monseigneur, pub

Fighting for the Dunghill or Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, pub
2966822 Fighting for the Dunghill or Jack Tar settling Buonaparte, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shrine at St Anns Hill, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966818 Shrine at St Anns Hill, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806); William Petty

The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Alecto and her Train at the Gate of Pandaemonium or The Recruiting Sarjeant enlising John
2966805 Alecto and her Train at the Gate of Pandaemonium or The Recruiting Sarjeant enlising John Bull into Revolution Service, pub

Harry Jenkins, the Masculine & Feminine Bellows Mender, pub
2966799 Harry Jenkins, the Masculine & Feminine Bellows Mender, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana)

Dun-Shaw, One Foot in Leadenhall Street & the other in the Province of Bengal, pub
2966796 Dun-Shaw, One Foot in Leadenhall Street & the other in the Province of Bengal, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Dundas)

Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub
2962485 Exhibition of a Democratic Transparency, with its Effect upon Patriotic Feelings, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, pub
2962498 The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana)

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub
2962480 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A New Administration or The State Quacks Administring, pub
2962472 A New Administration or The State Quacks Administring, pub. 1783 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

"A Wild Elephant Led Between Two Tame Ones", pub
3025396 " A Wild Elephant Led Between Two Tame Ones", pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Law)

British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to
3025367 British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, pub

Political Mathematicians Shaking the Board bottomed Hemispheres, pub
3025925 Political Mathematicians Shaking the Board bottomed Hemispheres, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

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)

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"Political Satire: Unveiling the Absurdities of Power and Society" Step into the world of political satire, where art becomes a weapon to expose the follies and hypocrisies of those in authority. From Jonathan Swift's "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver" to Hannah Humphrey's iconic prints, these works have stood the test of time as biting critiques on politics. In 1801, "Integrity retiring from Office. " captures a moment when moral values seem to vanish amidst power struggles. Meanwhile, "John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere" hilariously portrays gluttonous politicians feasting on their own greed. "The Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles" (1798) cunningly equates revolutionary chaos with biblical plagues. Similarly, "Britannia Between Scylla & Charybdis, or The Vessel of Constitution steered clear off, " warns against dangerous extremes that threaten stability. Amidst financial turmoil, "Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah. Poor John Bull" mocks both economic fears and gullible citizens. In contrast, "The Twin Stars Castor and Pollux, " published in 1799 by Hannah Humphrey herself, playfully explores celestial symbolism within political discourse. With its hand-colored brilliance, "John Bull Ground Down" (1795) depicts an oppressed nation crushed under oppressive policies. On a lighter note, we find Dutch Cupid resting after planting oranges in "The Orangerie. " This satirical twist reveals how even love can be manipulated for personal gain. Traveling back further in time brings us to William Hogarth's masterpiece series titled "The Election. " Part II showcases intense vote canvassing during Britain's tumultuous years from 1754-55.