A block for the wigs, or, The new state whirligig [graphic].

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11810299

Description

Title
A block for the wigs, or, The new state whirligig [graphic].
Alternative Title
New state whirligig
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Burke, Edmund,--1729-1797--Caricatures and cartoons.
Fox, Charles James,--1749-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.
George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Keppel, Augustus Keppel,--Viscount,--1725-1786--Caricatures and cartoons.
North, Frederick,--Lord,--1732-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created
1783 May 5
Copyright Date
[5 May 1783]
Publication Place
[London]
Publisher
W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Abstract

The new ministry is depicted on a large carousel, erected in front of the "Crown and Royal Bob" Inn. The structure is supported by a center pole held in place by pegs labelled "Treasury," "Navy" and "Army" terminating at the top with the head of the King in the form of a wig block. Fox, with a fox's head and tail, leads the procession, holding a bag of money. Behind him, Lord North on a horse with its legs cut short, loses his wig; Burke in Jesuit's habit and on a similarly lame horse, has partially turned into a skeleton due to his economical reform; Admiral Keppel behind him is desperate to remain seated on his donkey. Lastly a Scotsman labelled "President" signifies Scottish influence over the Crown. Watching from a seat before the Inn, a complacent John Bull mouths slogans of liberty, unaware that his house is being plundered behind him.

Description
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Text above image in upper left: Poor John Bull's house plunder'd at noon day.
Extent
1 print : etching on wove paper ; sheet 25 x 36 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Etchings--England--London--1783.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1783.
Subject (Geographic)
Great Britain--Politics and government--1760-1789.
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Burke, Edmund,--1729-1797--Caricatures and cartoons.
Fox, Charles James,--1749-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.
George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Keppel, Augustus Keppel,--Viscount,--1725-1786--Caricatures and cartoons.
North, Frederick,--Lord,--1732-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
Subject (Topic)
Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790.
Flags--British.
John Bull (Symbolic character)
Merry-go-rounds.
Robberies.
Taverns (Inns)
Wigs.

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.
Citation
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no. 6227
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 48

Identifiers

Orbis Record
6819320
Object ID (OID)
11810299

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