The times [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- The times [graphic].
- Creator
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created
- [December 1788]
- Publication Place
- London?
- Publisher
- publisher not identified
- Abstract
-
"In the centre of the design is the Coronation Chair (in Westminster Abbey), raised on four steps. Britannia on the right of the Chair takes the hand of the Prince of Wales, who is on the left, to lead him up to it; each rests a foot on the lowest step, inscribed 'Voice of the People'. The other steps are 'Public Safety', 'Patriotism', 'Virtue'. Britannia points with her left hand at Pitt and three maniacal and screaming Furies on the right whom she is putting to flight. She says: "I have been long deceiv'd by Hypocrisy but have at last discovered an Intention of sacrifising the rights of my people to satisfy a private ambition". Pitt, fleeing terror-struck, turns his head to say: A long farewell to all my greatness. From his pocket protrude papers inscribed 'Shop Tax' and Commutation. The Furies are half-naked hags with writhing serpents for hair; one, whose belt is inscribed 'Falshood', holds in one hand serpents, in the other a flaming torch inscribed 'Rebellion'; 'Envy' tears her hair, shrieking. The British lion, beside Pitt, looks from behind Britannia's shield at his mistress, roaring angrily. The Prince is being ushered to the throne by 'Liberty' and Justice, who are pretty young women carrying their accustomed symbols. Commerce reclines on the extreme left, leaning on a bale inscribed 'Commerce', and looking admiringly up at her two companions. The Lord Mayor, followed by other citizens, advances from the left, carrying the mace; the arms of the City decorate his gown. He says: "Whilst we mourn the occasion we must feel ourselves happy in reflecting that we are blessed by a Prince whose wisdom will protect our liberties, whose Virtues will afford stability to Empire". The background is a wall with Gothic mouldings and windows. A crown is suspended above the Chair."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
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Title etched below image.
Attributed to Rowlandson in the British Museum catalogue.
Date of publication from British Museum catalogue; a questionable date of 1783 is given by Grego.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark. - Provenance
- John Bull Prints; February 1985;
- Extent
- 1 print : sheet 31.5 x 44 cm
- Language
-
English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 788.12.00.02+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1788
Etchings England London 1788 - Material
- etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
-
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Pitt, William, 1759-1806 - Subject (Topic)
- Britannia (Symbolic character)
- Subjects
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George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 > Caricatures and cartoons
Pitt, William, 1759-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Britannia (Symbolic character)
England > 1788
England > London > 1788
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 8111727
- Object ID (OID)
- 10731044