The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. [graphic] / (Plate 2d)

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Title
The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. [graphic] / (Plate 2d)
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Braddyll, Thomas , 1776-1862, artist.
Published / Created
[10 February 1804]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Publish'd Feby. 10th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street, London
Abstract

"A sequel to British Museum satire no. 10019. The King and Queen sit on chairs of state intently watching a rectangular tank in which Napoleon as Gulliver sails his little boat, manoeuvring the single sail. Behind the King's chair Lord Salisbury stands stiffly, holding his wand of office; the gold key is attached to his coat-pocket: he has the straight shapeless legs that Gillray always gives him. ... Two princesses sit beside the tank on the Queen's right; like the Queen, each holds up her fan. Two younger princesses stand behind. Two little pages (left) blow violently at the sail to propel the boat, while a third laughs. Two beefeaters (right) grin broadly. All are amused except the King and Queen, who are more serious."--British Museum online catalogue

Description
Title etched below image.
Artist identified as Lt-Col Thomas Braddyll, a young amateur who supplied designs for satirical prints to James Gillray. See British Museum catalogue.
Text following title: Scene "Gulliver manoeuv'ring with his little-boat in the cistern," vide Swifts Gulliver. "I often used to Row for my own diversion, as well as that of the Queen & her Ladies, who thought themselves well entertained with my skill & agility. Sometimes I would put up my Sail and shew my art, by steering starboard & larboard, - However, my attempts produced nothing else besides a loud laughter, which all the respect due to his Majesty from those about him could not make them contain. - This made me reflect, how vain an attempt it is for a man to endeavour to do himself honour among those, who are out of all degree of equality or comparison with him!!! - See, Voyage to Brobdingnag.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance
Joel Bergquist; December 2014.
Extent
1 print : sheet 35.0 x 45.8 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
804.02.10.02++

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1803
Etchings England London 1803
Material
etching with stipple, hand-colored ;
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
Augusta Sophia, Princess, daughter of George III, King of Great Britain, 1768-1840
Elizabeth, Princess of England, 1770-1840
Sophia, Princess, daughter of George III, King of Great Britain, 1777-1848
Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, 1776-1857
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.
Salisbury, James Cecil, Marquess of, 1748-1823
Subject (Topic)
Adaptations, parodies, etc
Subjects
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 > Caricatures and cartoons
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818 > Caricatures and cartoons
Augusta Sophia, Princess, daughter of George III, King of Great Britain, 1768-1840 > Caricatures and cartoons
Elizabeth, Princess of England, 1770-1840 > Caricatures and cartoons
Sophia, Princess, daughter of George III, King of Great Britain, 1777-1848 > Caricatures and cartoons
Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, 1776-1857 > Caricatures and cartoons
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 > Adaptations, parodies, etc
Salisbury, James Cecil, Marquess of, 1748-1823 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1803
England > London > 1803
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

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Identifiers

Orbis Record
12318882
Object ID (OID)
15811089

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