The flaming politician burning with news [graphic].Aug. 6, 1789.engA man sits in a chair at a table reading about the French Revolution in The Gazetteer (newspaper). The candle in his right hand smokes heavily and is burnt down to a low stub. His tricorne hat is on the table and his walking stick is visibly leaning on the tableTitle from item.Cf. William Hogarth's A politician, no. 1.