Image not available
James Gillray
1756-1815
Les membres du Conseil des anciens / Js. Gy. d. & ft.
[London] : Pubd April 18th, 1798, by H Humphrey 27 St James's Street, [1798]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.121
Published:
[London] : Pubd. April 18th, 1798, by H. Humphrey 27 St. James's Street, [1798]
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
At head of image: French habits, no 2.
No. 2 in series of 12 satirical prints depicting Whig party members attired in the various official costumes of the French state. Full series title from plate no. 1: Habits of new French legislators and other public functionaries.
Summary:
Print shows the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Duke of Norfolk, and the Duke of Grafton wearing the dress of the Conseil des anciens: a violet robe and cap, with a scarlet sash, over which hangs a white cloak in classical folds, the border of robe and cloak being embroidered in red.
Catalog link:
Artist page:
Century:
Classification:
Department: