About this image...

Image Title: Charon's Boat - Or - The Ghosts Of All The Talents Taking Their Last Voyage, - From The Pope's Gallery At Rome, 1807

Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver

Date: 1807 July 16th.

Summary: A group of naked Whig politicians, including three Grenvilles, Sheridan, St. Vincent, Moira, Temple, Erskine, Howick, Petty, Whitbread, Sheridan, Windham,and Tomline, Bishop of Lincoln, crossing the river Styx in a boat named the Broad Bottom Packet. Sidmouth's head emerges from the water next to the boat. The boat's torn sail has inscription "Catholic Emancipation" and the center mast is crowned with the Prince of Wales feathers and motto "Ich Dien". On the far side the shades of Cromwell, Charles Fox and Robespierre wave to them. Overhead, on brooms, are the Three Fates; to the left a three-headed dog. Above the boat three birds soil the boat and politicians.

Subjects: Boats--1800-1810
Freedom of religion--Great Britain--1800-1810
Government officials--Great Britain--1800-1810
Witches--1800-1810

Original Media: Etching

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

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