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Image Title: The R--L Cock And Chickens - Or The Father Of His People!!!, 1820

Date: 1820 Decr. 12.

Summary: Print showing George IV, horned and with wings which are spread to provide a protective, umbrella-like shell for his supporters, a gouty foot well wrapped, a ribbon around the other labeled "Infidelity - Honi Soit," holding a bottle labeled "Peoples Tears," and sitting with his mistress, "Care-away Cunningham" i.e., Lady Conyngham. In the background, to the left is a line of armed cavalry "Civil Gentleman or a Rod in Pickle," at center sits Britannia covering her face in shame, and on the right, beneath "A Storm gathering," are huddled "The People."

Subjects: Adultery--England--London--1820
Britannia (Symbolic character)
George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830
Politics & government--England--London--1820

Original Media: Etching

Collections: Cartoon Prints, British » more info...

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