'Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug', 1788. Artist: Anon

'Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug', 1788. Artist: Anon

1-620-837 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug', 1788. William Pitt is standing on a platform. On the left is a deputation from the City Committee which is led by Bishop Pretyman. Wilkes is on the left in court dress.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. William Pitt: British: Prime Minister, politician
  2. George Pretyman Tomline: British: clergyman, theologian
  3. John Wilkes: British: Politician, radical, journalist

Medium
  1. Etching

Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3067x2222
File Size : 19,966kb


Aliases

  1. 18401
  1. p542833x
  1. 0220005476
  1. 1-620-837
  1. 1620837
  1. 18401

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