The thunderer [graphic].

Description

Title: The thunderer [graphic].
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Darchery, Elizabeth, publisher.
George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tarleton,--Lieutenant-General--(Banastre),--1754-1833--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created: 1782 August 20
Copyright Date: [20 August 1782]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: E. D'Achery, St. James's Street
Abstract: Outside a tavern called The Whirligig, Col. Tarleton brandishes his sword while making a boastful speech about his military exploits. Behind him stands the Prince of Wales, headless, but identifiable by the ostrich plumes which replace his features. Above the tavern door the figure of a prostitute serves as the sign of the house.
Description: Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Text following title: Vide: Every man in his humour, alter'd from Ben Johnson.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper ; sheet 35 x 25 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1782.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1782.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Darchery, Elizabeth, publisher.
George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tarleton,--Lieutenant-General--(Banastre),--1754-1833--Caricatures and cartoons.
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790.
Courtesans.
Taverns (Inns)

Access: Public
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Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no. 6116
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 41