samedi 10 octobre 2009

Gillray:Pitt,Fox,sheridan,Priestlay

James Gillray

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or— The Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary-Power.
Pub. by H. Humphrey, April 8th 1793.


Pitt steering small boat, The Constitution, which also carries Britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "Haven of Public Happiness". They are pursued by Sheridan, Fox, and Priestley, who are sharks, dogs of Scylla.

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