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Title
The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!
Type
Still Image
Monograph
Subject
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Adultery--England--London--1820 (LCTGM)
Politics & government--England--London--1820 (LCTGM)
Britannia (Symbolic character) (LCSH)
Satires (Visual works)--British--1820 (GMGPC)
Etchings--Hand-colored--1820 (GMGPC)
Genre Form
graphic
Classification
LCC: PC 3 - 1820 - R--l cock and chickens ... (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)
Content
still image (sti)
Note
Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress)
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."
Authorized Access Point
The r--l cock and chickens - or the father of his people!!!