Bar eloquence [graphic]Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[6 January 1795]eng"A barrister (three-quarter length) in wig and gown stands directed to the left, his right arm raised, his brief in his right hand, his left hand extended. He says: "Did your Lordships ever hear of such an infamous Scoundrel?" He has a certain resemblance to Erskine, cf. British Museum satire no. 8502."--British Museum online catalogueTitle 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: Did your lordship ever hear of such an infamous scoundrel?On same sheet: Ministerial eloquence; Opposition eloquence; Naval eloquence; Military eloquence; Fools eloquence; Billingsgate eloquence; Pulpit eloquence.