Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray

Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray

1-620-726 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. 'Patriotic regeneration, - viz - Parliament reform'd, a la francoise, - that is - honest men (ie Opposition) in the seat of justice'. The Speaker's chair is in the foreground on the left. The opposition benches are crowded with English sansculottes. William Pitt is on trial standing on the platform on the right.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. James Gillray, attributed to: British, English: Artist, caricaturist, draftsman, engraver, printmaker
Subject
  1. William Pitt: British: Prime Minister, politician

Medium
  1. Etching

Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Politics Political Events

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

Locations & Buildings Other

History & Politics Historical Events

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3001x2248
File Size : 19,765kb


Aliases

  1. 18200
  1. p5384146
  1. 0220005365
  1. 1-620-726
  1. 1620726
  1. 18200

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