The funeral procession of Miss Regency

The funeral procession of Miss Regency

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815 artist
Publication:
[London] : Pubd. April 29th, 1789 by S.W. Fores, [1789, printed 1851?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Famous Persons
Genre(s):
Caricature
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
A satire of the overthrow of the Regency Bill by the recovery of King Geoge III. Mrs. Fitzherbert, still believed to be married to the Prince of Wales, is shown in the midst of a mock funeral procession behind the casket of the Prince of Wales. The casket is carried on the shoulders of six men with bulls' heads. Dialog bubbles issue from each of the mourners, which include political figures of the day. The procession is followed by a nude demon playing the fiddle.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : x 30 x 95 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
engraving, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101456918 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C04989
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101456918