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Argus, 1780 (engraving)

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HRP2624866
Image title
Argus, 1780 (engraving)
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Artist
Gillray, James (1757-1815) / English
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Medium
engraving
Date
1780 AD (C18th AD)
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A sleeping King George III allows his symbols of royal power to be usurped. William Murray, Earl of Mansfield (Lord Chief Justice) takes his crown and John Stewart, Earl of Bute holds his sceptre. In the corner Britannia sleeps, holding a chained lion of England. Gillray's print depicts Britain as weak and vulnerable, ripe for exploitation by corrupt ministers. In particular he criticises the Scottish members of the King's inner circle - mainly Bute, as undeserving of their power.

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Photo © Historic Royal Palaces/Claire Collins / Bridgeman Images
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satirical drawing / United Kingdom / Europe / royalty / Gillray James (1757-1815) / England / artist / art / earl of bute / britannia / sceptre / man / usurping / men / allegories / royal / crown / monarch / allegory / georgian / crowns / royals / cartoons / ministers / monarchs / monarchy / british / minister / sleeping / kings / sceptres / politician / male / politics / satirical / politicians / king / earl of mansfield / asleeping / john stewart / argus / william murray / satire / george iii
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Medium 1024 × 725 px 87 × 61 mm 1.2 MB

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