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Pillars of the Constitution

Satirical Print
1 February 1809 (published)
Artist/Maker
H. Humphrey (publisher)
James Gillray (artist)
Place of origin
London (published)

Hand-coloured satirical etching showing caricatures of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (left) and the Duke of Norfolk as two drunken, bloated senile men leaving a club. Sheridan holds the Duke's arm, his right fist raised, saying, "And now, have at the Ministry, Damme!" and Norfolk says: "and Now for the Majesty of the People!"

Object details

Categories
Caricatures & Cartoons
Prints
Politics
Portraits
Satire
Object type
Satirical print
TitlePillars of the Constitution (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
hand-coloured etching
Hand-Colouring
Etching
Brief description
James Gilray. 'Pillars of the Constitiution'. Caricature etching of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and the Duke of Norfolk. Published London, 1809.
Physical description
Hand-coloured satirical etching showing caricatures of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (left) and the Duke of Norfolk as two drunken, bloated senile men leaving a club. Sheridan holds the Duke's arm, his right fist raised, saying, "And now, have at the Ministry, Damme!" and Norfolk says: "and Now for the Majesty of the People!"
Dimensions
  • Height: 12in
  • Width: 8.75in
Subjects depicted
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Norfolk
Bibliographic references
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1943, London: HMSO, 1956.
  • British Museum, Catalogue of Politicial and Personal Satires [c.1320-1832] London, 1870-1954.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.504-1943

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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