Political Satire Collection (#7)

The Noble Sans-Culotte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (etching)
NCO189758 The Noble Sans-Culotte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

End of the Irish Invasion, or The Destruction of the French Armada
NCO189757 End of the Irish Invasion, or The Destruction of the French Armada, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching & aquatint) by Gillray

The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189703 The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.6x34.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno
NCO191756 The Eruption of the Mountain, or The Horrors of the Bocca del Inferno published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191729 The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

True Reform of Parliament, i. e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace
NCO190495 True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Political Mathemematicians Shaking the Broadbottom d Hemisphere
NCO190444 Political Mathemematicians Shaking the Broadbottom d Hemisphere, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1807 (etching & engraving) by Gillray

The Republican Rattle-Snake fascinating the Bedford Squirrel
NCO190437 The Republican Rattle-Snake fascinating the Bedford Squirrel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations
NCO190434 Light Expelling Darkness - Evaporation of Stygian Exhalations, or The Sun of the Constitution rising superior to the Clouds of Opposition, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (etching)

The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
NCO190417 The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

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

Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808
NCO190198 Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Effusions of a Pot of Porter, or Ministerial Conjurations for Supporting the War
NCO190182 Effusions of a Pot of Porter, or Ministerial Conjurations for Supporting the War, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Ci-devant Occupations, or Madame Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before
NCO190178 Ci-devant Occupations, or Madame Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797

Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast
NCO189787 Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
NCO189785 Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34x37.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Stealing Off, or Prudent Secesion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798
NCO189777 Stealing Off, or Prudent Secesion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO189775 Sans-Culottes Feeding Europe with the Bread of Liberty, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Political Candour, i. e. Coalition Resolutions of June 14th 1805
NCO189766 Political Candour, i.e. Coalition Resolutions of June 14th 1805. Pro Bono Publico, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Rights of Man, or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor
NCO189760 The Rights of Man, or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the Measure of the Crown for a new Pair of Revolution-Breeches

Tom Paines Nightly Pest, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching
NCO189753 Tom Paines Nightly Pest, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 29.3x36.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

France, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451194 France, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Self Portrait, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451157 Self Portrait, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2490625 Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times
CHT206508 The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times, reproduced in Lectures Pour Tous, 1902-03 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Despair, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
2962486 Despair, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opposition reaction to Budget speech delivered by Prime Minister Henry Addington)

Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962473 Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

State Cooks, or The Downfall of the Fish Kettle, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving)
2962438 State Cooks, or The Downfall of the Fish Kettle, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Corsican Realtives at the Court of the Emperor of the Gulls
2966886 Corsican Realtives at the Court of the Emperor of the Gulls!!, pub 1804 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

The Affectionate Farewell or Kick for Kick, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2966884 The Affectionate Farewell or Kick for Kick, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet
2966877 Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet. - a new Dramatic Peace now Rehearsing, pub

Le Congres, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2966873 Le Congres, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754 - 1838); Alexander I

Sketch of the Interior of St Stephens, as it now Stands, pub
2966831 Sketch of the Interior of St Stephens, as it now Stands, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Blood & Co. setting Fire to the Tower & stealing the Crown, pub
2966798 Blood & Co. setting Fire to the Tower & stealing the Crown, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Joe disposing of his Spanish Crown!!! Pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
2966788 King Joe disposing of his Spanish Crown!!! Pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768 A- 1844)

Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship?
5308739 Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship? by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon titled Public Decency or Censorship?)

Cartoon commenting on the abolishing of Malt Tax in 1880
5308706 Cartoon commenting on the abolishing of Malt Tax in 1880 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the abolishing of Malt Tax in 1880)

Cartoon by John Tenniel, an English illustrator, graphic humourist
5616026 Cartoon by John Tenniel, an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. 1/1/1891 (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles
2652866 Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles, the Diplomatic Hercules, attacking the Political Hydra, pub

Marche du Dom Quichotte Moderne pour la Deffence du Moulin des Abus
3085969 Marche du Dom Quichotte Moderne pour la Deffence du Moulin des Abus, published 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by French School

Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub
4071334 Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795, (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nay & you ll stop Our Mouths)

Political satire depicting William Ewart Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli
3077663 Political satire depicting William Ewart Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

John Tenniel cartoon titled Limited Liability Companys
3077640 John Tenniel cartoon titled Limited Liability Companys by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: John Tenniel cartoon titled Limited Liability Companys)

Jules Favre, Trochu et Ducrot, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504453 Jules Favre, Trochu et Ducrot, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Le Petit

Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice
3504418 Zola - Merci, camarades, vous au moins vous me rendez justice, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by French Photographer

Vieux Soldat!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504392 Vieux Soldat!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Gill

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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.