Proteus [the] 2d in sev'ral among his many publick characters [graphic].

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Title: Proteus [the] 2d in sev'ral among his many publick characters [graphic].
Alternative Title: Proteus the 2d in several among his many public characters
Proteus the second in several among his many public characters
Contributor: Humphrey, G. 1773-1831?, publisher.
Published / Created: [12 January 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the Act directs, 12 Jan., 1784 by G. Humphrey No. 48 Long Acre
Abstract: Depicts Charles James Fox in 3 pairs of caricatures which satirize his contradictory pronouncements on several matters of policy. In the top image of left pair he speaks to a crowd, expressing his opposition to new taxes, while beneath he is shown seated at a table with Cavendish and saying "Tax away Ld. C---h, let the plebians pay the piper I say." Other images reflect similar inconsistencies with regard to making peace and Lord North
Description: Title from item.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Numbered in lower left of plate: No. 5.
A later state of no. 6265 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires / Mary Dorothy George, v. 5.
Provenance: Bowditch Collection ; Dec., 1966 ;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 23 x 37 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Political cartoons England 1784
Material: etching ; and hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

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