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in 1782, the Battle of Les Saintes takes place. The British fleet commanded by Admiral George Rodney defeats the French under de Grasse and prevents a Franco-Spanish invasion of Jamaica. Naval illustration by Charles Dixon. Cartoon by James Gillray

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2018-04-12

Favourite colour - The colours in our hand painted James Gillray prints are so vibrant it's hard to pick just one! ('Leaving off Powder - or A Frugal Family saving the Guinea', 1851, James Gillray Prints, JG/2/16)

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2018-04-11

James Gillray followed Hogarth with Prime Minister Pitt as the Devil, Queen Charlotte as Sin and Lord Chancellor Thurlow as Satan. Dorothy George said the "outrageous representation of the Queen, is said to have given great offence at Court", see https://t.co/NlnfTlbg0x.

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2018-04-06

Newly digitised: our fabulous collection of caricatures. Here's Cupid by James Gillray to brighten your day! https://t.co/lRjFkC6p4Z
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2018-03-22

Some of Sarah Sophia Banks' collection was donated by her sister-in-law Dorothea Banks to incl these famous Gillray prints. Dr Arlene Leis discusses these on Thurs https://t.co/nWHU7iclQ0

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2018-03-04

Julia here, the Lords Library holds one of the best preserved collections of prints of Gillray’s satirical cartoons anywhere in the world, donated in 1899 by Sir James Fraser. This is Gillray 2. “Consequences of a French invasion”. By James Gillray 1 March 1798.

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2017-11-16

Caricaturist James Gillray born in London 1756, famous for his etched political & social satires,

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2017-08-13

Lovely (unexpected) 1785 engraving by political cartoonist James Gillray.

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2017-08-10

*The Cow Pock* Gillray's infamous cartoon satirising *Edward Jenner* (died 1823) & vaccination. https://t.co/DVqgYGturQ

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2017-01-27

29/9: "Extirpation of the plagues of Egypt" (1798). We've had this, but it's birthday. Watch out for those crocs mate

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2016-09-29

Take this last opportunity to view "James Gillray's Hogarthian Progresses". Exhibition gallery open 2-4:30 today.

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2016-09-14

Stop by and see "James Gillray's Hogarthian Progresses" exhibit open Wednesdays 2-4:30 without an appointment.

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2016-08-24

The Ghosts of "all the Talents" taking their last voyage, - from the Pope's Gallery at Rome. Js. Gillray, 1807.

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2016-08-05

The Ghosts of "all the Talents" taking their last voyage, - from the Pope's Gallery at Rome. Js. Gillray, 1807.

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2016-06-06

My cartoon for today's , after James Gillray.

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2016-05-20

"The Plumb-pudding in danger" (overtures made by Napoleon for a reconciliation with Britain), James Gillray, 1805.

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2016-05-09

Caricature of a quack treating a patient with Perkins Patent Metallic Tractors by James Gillray, 1801.

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2016-02-17

Finding pics for Gillray talk giving in Paris Friday & found G's Voluptuary goes nicely with P Charles toon from 97

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2016-01-26

Congratulations winner of The Gillray Goblet political cartoon of the year 2015

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2015-12-02

I've seen a lot of Gillrays recently but this is still my favourite: Following the Fashion (1794) ()

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2015-11-24