Opposition eloquence [graphic]

Description

Title: Opposition eloquence [graphic]
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor: Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 Janaury 1795]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. Jany. 6th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Fox (half length) stands full-face, right arm bent and right fist clenched, looking up and to the left with an accusing frown. He says: "Ruin'd! - undone! - our Commerce destroy'd, our Armies beaten.""--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched above image.
By Gillray using pseudonym 'A.S.' See British Museum catalogue.
One of eight satirical portraits issued as a set on one sheet.
Two lines of text below image: Ruin'd! Undone! Our commerce destroy'd, our armies beaten.
On same sheet: Ministerial eloquence; Naval eloquence; Military eloquence; Fools eloquence; Billingsgate eloquence; Pulpit eloquence; Bar eloquence.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; 1961.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 12.2 x 8 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English