Image of Ancient Music [recto], 1787-1789 (hand-coloured etching on paper) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

Ancient Music [recto], 1787-1789 (hand-coloured etching on paper)

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Image title: Ancient Music [recto], 1787-1789 (hand-coloured etching on paper)
Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815) / English
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Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, USA
Medium: hand-coloured etching on paper
Date: 1787 AD - 1789 AD (C18th AD)

Image description: Published by S. W. Fores (1783-). This satire illustrates passages from 'Ode upon Ode', which attack William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806) for obsequiousness to the King George III (1738-1820) and Queen Charlotte (1744–1818); and the King and Queen for their parsimony in attending the Concerts of Ancient Music as subscribers instead of having concerts at their palace. George III, wearing a laurel wreath, leans back next to the Queen. On the King's right, stands Pitt, very erect, a rattle in his right hand, blowing a whistle attached to a child's coral and bells. Behind the Queen are two ladies.
Photo credit: Photo: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston / Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Romansky / Bridgeman Images
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