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1. Lieut. Goverr. Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto, or, The birth of Minerva [graphic] / James Gillray design et fect.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1790 February 15
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
- Image Count:
- 1
- 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.
- Alternative Title:
- Birth of Minerva and Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto
- 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., and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., and Thicknesse, Philip,--1719-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Subject (Topic):
- Animals., Demons. , Erinyes (Greek mythology), and Minerva (Roman deity)
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Lieut. Goverr. Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto, or, The birth of Minerva [graphic] / James Gillray design et fect.