Lieut. Goverr. Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto, or, The birth of Minerva [graphic] / James Gillray design et fect.

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Title
Lieut. Goverr. Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto, or, The birth of Minerva [graphic] / James Gillray design et fect.
Alternative Title
Birth of Minerva
Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Thicknesse, Philip,--1719-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created
1790 February 15
Copyright Date
[15 February 1790]
Publication Place
[London]
Publisher
H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Abstract

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.

Description
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.
Quoted text following title: "From his head she sprung, a goddess arm'd." Milton.
Title etched below image.
Extent
1 print : etching & engraving with aquatint on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 54.4 x 41.0 cm, on sheet 56 x 42 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. 7

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Aquatints--England--London--1790.
Engravings--England--London--1790.
Etchings--England--London--1790.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1790.
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Thicknesse, Philip,--1719-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
Subject (Topic)
Animals.
Demons.
Erinyes (Greek mythology)
Minerva (Roman deity)

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. 7721
Wright, T. Historical and descriptive account of the caricatures by James Gillray, no. 50
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 116

Identifiers

Orbis Record
9362491
Object ID (OID)
11859225

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