A vicious satire on the life and works of Philip Thicknesse, writer and soldier, dedicated to a number of Thicknesse's most prominent enemies: Lord Thurlow, the Earls of Camde, Bute, Bathurst, and Coventry as well as Thicknesse's own sons Baron Audley and Philip Junior. Minerva bursts from Thicknesse's head; on her shield is a damning list of his "Acts of Courage & Wisdom," including running from his command in Jamaica, extorting money, refusing to fight Lord Orwell, debauching his own niece, and horsewhipping his daughter to death
Alternative Title:
Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto and Birth of Minerva
Description:
Title etched below image., Quoted text following title: "From his head she sprung, a goddess arm'd." Milton., and Dedication etched below title: To the opinions of The Right Honble. Edward, Lord Thurlow, the Earls Camden, Bute ... this attempt to elucidate the properties of honor and courage, intelligence and philanthropy, is most respectfully submitted by their servant, Js. Gillray.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby. 15th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Demons, Erinyes (Greek mythology), and Minerva (Roman deity)
