The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th, 1795 / [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th, 1795 / [graphic]
- Alternative Title
- Crown and Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman
- Creator
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Contributor
- Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Published / Created
- [28 November 1795]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pubd. Novr. 28th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
- Abstract
-
"Pitt as hangman stands beside a fire of faggots immediately outside the door of the 'Crown & Anchor' (name on door-post). In his right hand is an axe; he drops an open book into the flames, and looks over his shoulder at Reeves who is disappearing into the tavern. On one page (right) is the trunk of a tree surmounted by a crown and the words 'The Royal Stump', on the other: 'No Lords No Commons No Parliame[nt] Damn the Revolution'. He wears a long coat with a hangman's noose tied round his waist, a round hat, and wrinkled gaiters. From his pocket protrudes a book: 'Ministerial Sincerity and Attachment a Novel'. He says:"Know, villains, when such paltry slaves presume To mix in Treason, if the plot succeeds, You're thrown neglected by: - but if it fails, You're sure to die like dogs!" Reeves, with hands outstretched in protest, says: "O Jenky! Jenky! have I gone through thick & thin for this ?" From his coat-pockets hang papers: '£400 pr Ann, To the Chairm[an] of the Crown & Anchor', and, 'List of Spies Informers Reporters Crown & Anchor Agents'. On the right Fox, Sheridan, and Erskine blow at the fire; the two former on hands and knees, Erskine, in wig and gown, between them, an arm across the shoulders of each. Smoke and the lower parts of the adjacent houses form a background. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
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Title etched below image.
One line of text below title: To the charman [sic] & members of the truly loyal association at the Crown & Anchor, this small token of gratitude for favors receiv'd is respectfully dedicated by the author.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.8 x 35.1 cm, on sheet 29.8 x 41.1 cm.
Mounted on leaf 69 of volume 3 of 12. - Provenance
- From a collection in twelve volumes probably compiled by Francis Harvey and sold at auction, Sotheby, London, June 1900. Bequest of Hugh Dudley Auchincloss to Yale University Library, 1981. Bound by Riviere & Son in three-quarters red morocco with gold tooling and gold lettering on spine.
- Extent
- 1 print : sheet 25 x 35 cm
- Extent of Digitization
- This object has been completely digitized.
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Call Number
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 3
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1795
Etchings England London 1795 - Material
- etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
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Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
Reeves, John, 1752?-1829.
Jenkinson, Charles, 1727-1808.
Association for Preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers (London, England) - Subject (Topic)
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Axes
Bonfires
Executioners
Lamps
Taverns (Inns) - Subjects
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Pitt, William, 1759-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 > Caricatures and cartoons
Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823 > Caricatures and cartoons
Reeves, John, 1752?-1829
Jenkinson, Charles, 1727-1808
Association for Preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers (London, England)
Axes
Bonfires
Executioners
Lamps
Taverns (Inns) > 18th century
England > 1795
England > London > 1795
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
- 8050182
- Object ID (OID)
- 11811447