Political Satire Collection (#5)

Blue & Buff Charity, or The Patriarch of the Greek Clergy applying for Relief
NCO193173 Blue & Buff Charity, or The Patriarch of the Greek Clergy applying for Relief, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Reception in Holland, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190443 The Reception in Holland, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Incubus 1784 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190408 The Incubus 1784 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

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

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

London Corresponding Society, alarm d, or Guilty Conscience
NCO190103 London Corresponding Society, alarm d, or Guilty Conscience, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching and aquatint) by Gillray

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

Democracy, or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800
NCO189769 Democracy, or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Right Honourable, alias a Sans-Culotte, published by J. Fores in 1792 (etching)
NCO189759 A Right Honourable, alias a Sans-Culotte, published by J. Fores in 1792 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191263 Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Khaki Election
5312125 The Khaki Election by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Khaki Election. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1903)

The Protocol-Society in an Uproar, or the Conferees Confounded
2966885 The Protocol-Society in an Uproar, or the Conferees Confounded. A Sketch in Downing Street, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Heath

Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966879 Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); Private Collection; (add.info)

L Homme aux 6 Tetes, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
2966872 L Homme aux 6 Tetes, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man with Six Heads;)

The New Speaker, (ie the Law-Chick) between Hawks and Buzzards, pub
2966829 The New Speaker, (ie the Law-Chick) between Hawks and Buzzards, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Generals retiring on account of their health: - with Lepaux presiding in
2966828 French Generals retiring on account of their health:- with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Egyptian Sketches, pub / 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966825 Egyptian Sketches, pub/ 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opposition Telegraphs, or the little second-sighted Lawyer giving a true specimen of
2966819 Opposition Telegraphs, or the little second-sighted Lawyer giving a true specimen of Patriotic Information, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966806 A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Spanish Joke, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
2966789 A Spanish Joke, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768 A- 1844)

The Tree of Corruption, with John Bull hard at Work, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3025365 The Tree of Corruption, with John Bull hard at Work, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weird Sisters: Ministers of Darkness: Minions of the Moon, pub
3025364 Weird Sisters: Ministers of Darkness: Minions of the Moon, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opposition Coaches, published by S. W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190497 Opposition Coaches, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO190493 The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190488 Midas Transmuting all into Gold Paper, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

Scotch Harrys News, or Nincumpoop in high Glee, published by J
NCO190423 Scotch Harrys News, or Nincumpoop in high Glee, published by J. Aitken in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Wha Wants Me? published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190420 Wha Wants Me? published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands
NCO190157 Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching with engraving) by Gillray

Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798
NCO190156 Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (etching & engraving with w/c on paper) by Gillray

The New Speaker (i. e. the Law-Chick) between the Hawks & the Buzzards
NCO193183 The New Speaker (i.e. the Law-Chick) between the Hawks & the Buzzards, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Explanation, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193161 The Explanation, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193154 The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO193102 Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Smoking Club, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190412 A Smoking Club, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Destruction of the French Gun Boats, or Little Boney and his Friend Talley in High Glee
NCO190186 Destruction of the French Gun Boats, or Little Boney and his Friend Talley in High Glee, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge
NCO190154 L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190153 Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) poisoning the sick at Jaffa, 1799 (coloured engraving)
CHT202868 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) poisoning the sick at Jaffa, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Explanation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1787 (hand coloured etching)
BAL8968 The Explanation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1787 (hand coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284616 The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly, 21st October 1871 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

Cartoon depicting the disastrous effect of the submarine blockade on a fish bought in a
DGC288189 Cartoon depicting the disastrous effect of the submarine blockade on a fish bought in a French market, from the April Fools Day ( Poisson d Avril ) edition of La Baionette magazine

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat
NCO191755 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea
NCO191734 Leaving off Powder, or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching)
NCO191247 The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.5x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, published by P. J. Leatherhead in 1782
NCO191214 The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, published by P.J. Leatherhead in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

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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.