"Prince Leopold sits enthroned, flanked by his new subjects; he wears uniform with a crown, and sits on a two-tiered circular dais in a chair of state, the seat of which is covered with giant thorns. Punctured and frightened, he grasps the arms of his...
"King, Archbishop, Ministers, &c., and Green Bag are overturned or put to flight by the Queen mounted on a savage bull (J.B.). An 'Italian' dagger, a 'horse Leech', &c., &c., fall from the Bag."--British Museum catalogue
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Pubd. Augt. 1820 by Benbow, corner of St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Leach, John, 1760-1834
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Adultery, Scandals, Thrones, Ships, Devil, Gallows, and Shackles
"Caricature of a group of clerics presenting obsequiously a long scroll with an address to George IV who stands before the throne."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Speech for speech
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Pub. Feb. 6th, 1821, by S.W. Fores, 41 Picadilly [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861.
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Clergy, Thrones, Scrolls (Information artifacts), Kneeling, and Honor guards
"Scene in the House of Lords at the Queen's 'trial', showing the throne against the end wall, with the two (temporary) galleries. The Queen exclaims in terror, both arms raised, at the sight of the first witness against her, Majocchi, and of the ghost...
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Pubd. by R.A. Fores, No. 71 Leadenhall St., Aldgate
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817, Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, and Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863
"George IV, dressed as a magician, rises from the throne (right) to give a wooden sword to Canning, who is dressed as Harlequin. A clown (intended for Melville) turns his back on Canning and the King, to run off, registering anger and alarm. Wellingto...
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Pub. by G. Humphrey, 24 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Melville, Robert Saunders Dundas, Viscount, 1771-1851, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Westmorland, John Fane, Earl of, 1784-1859
Subject (Topic):
Harlequin (Fictitious character), Thrones, Magicians, Clowns, Military uniforms, Daggers & swords, and Crutches
"John Bull, as a burly and ugly sailor, sits enthroned (right), listening to Melville's plea of innocence. Melville, in Highland dress, and wearing a feathered bonnet, stands in profile to the right. with clasped hands and flexed knees; he says: "Inde...
Alternative Title:
Iohn Bull makeing a naval enqury and John Bull making a naval enquiry
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Publisher:
Pubd. April 1st, 1805, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811., and Trotter, Alexander, 1750-1830
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Sailors, British, Thrones, Ethnic stereotypes, and Pleading (Begging)
"John Bull (right), a fat citizen wearing spectacles, holds aside a curtain, revealing Napoleon and Joséphine enthroned, side by side. He stands in profile to the left, a large pistol under his left arm, his left hand in his coat-pocket. He says: "Bon...
Alternative Title:
Johnny Bull on the lookout and Bonaparte detected drilling his rib at the play of King & Queen of England
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Publisher:
Publish'd Septr. 12, 1803, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1763-1814
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Draperies, Handguns, Thrones, Daggers & swords, Crowns, Scepters, and Stools
"A scene at Court; beefeaters flank the dais of the empty throne (right). George IV stands before it, turning his back angrily on Prince Leopold, who bows distractedly, dropping his cocked hat with its field-marshal's plume. The King: "You smell of Br...
Alternative Title:
Royal rumping
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Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 31, 1821, by S.W. Fores, 41 Picadilly [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Léopold I, King of the Belgians, 1790-1865, and Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Honor guards, Podiums, Thrones, Bowing, Hats, and Petitions
"The House of Lords, as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties, see British Museum Satires No. 13825, is seen from the right, so that the angle of the left and end walls form the centre of the design, the throne being on the right. The peers are...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Lushington, Stephen, 1782-1873, Fellowes, Robert, 1771-1847, Hamilton, Anne, Lady, 1766-1846, Craven, Keppel Richard, 1779-1851, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835, and Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Legislative bodies, Interiors, Thrones, Sheep, Wine, Clergy, Crowds, Liberty cap, Organ grinders, Bowing, Torches, and Spectators
