- Published / Created:
- [1 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.01.04+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- George III is held high in the air by Thurlow, on the left, and Pitt and Temple, on the right, who are all floating above the ground with the help of air balloons. The King, frowning and clenching his right fist, is emitting a strong blast of foul air inscribed, "proclamation for dissolution from a broad bottom" that covers in a large cloud the House of Commons below. A large group of men stands on the side of the building, among them Fox, North, and Burke, watching the cloud. On the other side of the House, the muzzled British Lion lies on the ground "asleep." A satire on the dissolution of the Parliament on March 25.
- Alternative Title:
- Solomon in the clouds
- Description:
- Title from item. and Mounted to 37 x 29 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub'd 1st April, 1784 by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and England
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., and Great Britain Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Dissolution, Politics and government, Flatulence, Balloons (Aircraft), Clothing & dress, and Lions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Solomon in the clouds!! [graphic].
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