A uniform Whig [graphic].

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Description

Title
A uniform Whig [graphic].
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Burke, Edmund,--1729-1797--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created
1791 November 16
Copyright Date
[16 November 1791]
Publication Place
[London]
Publisher
H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Abstract

"Burke stands full face, frowning; his right arm rests along a high pedestal inscribed 'G.R' which supports a bust of George III. In his right hand is a book: 'Burke on the French Revolution'. His left arm hangs by his side, in his left hand are the staff and cap of 'Liberty'. The right half of his dress is whole, the coat gold-laced, the pockets brimming over with coins. The left half is ragged, his empty pocket hangs inside out. The head of the King, in profile to the right, wears an arrogant frown. In the background is a mountain, evidently Parnassus, crowned with a windmill) on one sail of which Fame is precariously poised. Trees and foliage complete the background."--British Museum online catalogue.

Description
One line of text below title: "I preserve consistency by varying my means to secure the unity of my end." Burkes Reflections, p. 354.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Title from item.
Extent
1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 27 x 17 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. 2

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Etchings--England--London--1791.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1791.
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Burke, Edmund,--1729-1797--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Subject (Topic)
Liberty cap.

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. 6, no. 7913
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 134

Identifiers

Orbis Record
7783109
Object ID (OID)
11811298

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