The bottomless-Pitt [graphic].

Description

Title: The bottomless-Pitt [graphic].
Alternative Title: Bottomless pit
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor: Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [16 March 1792]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. March 16th, 1792, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Abstract: "Pitt stands in profile to the right, right hand extended, left hand resting on the table of the House of Commons, on which are books, &c. He says, "If there is a Fundamental deficiency why call for Papers?" The title and phrase (used by Pitt in debate) express the exaggerated attenuation of Pitt below the waist. He wears court-dress with a sword. The print is said to give a realistic impression of Pitt in debate. Cf. BMSat 8097."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to the House of Commons -- Furniture: table of the House of Commons -- Male costume: court dress, 1792.
Mounted to 36 x 25 cm.
Provenance: Print Shop ; Oct. 1959.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 27.6 x 22.3 cm, on sheet 29 x 23 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1792
Stipple engravings England London 1792
Etchings England London 1792
Material: etching & stipple engraving ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Subject (Topic): Public speaking
Subjects: Pitt, William, 1759-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Public speaking
England > 1792
England > London > 1792
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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