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James Gillray
1756-1815
Malagrida & conspirators consulting the ghost of Oliver Cromwell
Published
[London] : Pubd. June 10th 1782 by E. D'Achery, St. James's Street, London, [10 June 1782]
etching, hand colored
image: 221 x 330 mm; sheet: 239 x 339 mm
Peel 2371
Notes
Title from item.
Printmaker from George; the publication line inscribed in the top right corner of this impression is almost completely obscured.
With "Political Characters & Caracatures [of 1782] N° 5." in the margin at top left.
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
Printmaker from George; the publication line inscribed in the top right corner of this impression is almost completely obscured.
With "Political Characters & Caracatures [of 1782] N° 5." in the margin at top left.
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Fox, and Richmond on the left with Shelburne standing pensively between them, move away from the armored ghost of Cromwell who stands on a crushed crown and sceptre. Cromwell is saying "To obtain your end your measures are right, you arm the people, like me, you trample on prerogative ..." A reference to Shelburne's plan after the Gordon Riots to arm the populace in preference to the use of troops.
Associated names
Darchery, Elizabeth, approximately 1739-1819, publisher, publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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