Synopses & Reviews
James Gillray, one of England's best loved caricaturists, was an immensely successful and popular artist, yet there were no accounts of his work published in England during his lifetime. The single contemporary source on Gillray is a series of commentaries published in the German journal London und Paris between 1798 and 1806. Christiane Banerji and Diana Donald have now translated and edited selected commentaries, with accompanying illustrations. The edition offers a unique insight into the role of satire in British politics during the Napoleonic era.
Review
"...a welcome addition to European cultural scholarship...Gillray Observed provides a fine example of croww-cultural and cross-disciplinary research, something which is often lauded but rarely practiced. With its meticulous research and thoughtful editing, Gillray Observed sets a high standard in European cultural scholarship. This book deserves to be read and emulated." European Romantic Review"An invaluable additon to knowledge of Gillray's work and the place satirical prints in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Highly recommended." Choice
Synopsis
The edition offers a unique insight into the role of satire in British politics during the Napoleonic era and shows the subtle artistry of Gillray's designs. The volume also includes an informative introduction which places Gillray and his work in the context of a fascinating episode in Anglo-German relations at the turn of the eighteenth century.
Synopsis
An edited translation of contemporary commentaries on eighteenth-century caricaturist James Gillray.
Synopsis
James Gillray was an immensely successful and popular artist. The single contemporary source on Gillray is a series of commentaries published in the German journal London und Paris between 1798 and 1806. Christiane Banerji and Diana Donald have now translated and edited selected commentaries, with accompanying illustrations.
Table of Contents
Foreword; List of plates; List of abbreviations used for frequently cited works; Introduction; 1. Gillray and Mrs Humphrey: the latest caricature; 2. Search-Night - or - Statewatchmen, mistaking honest-men for conspirators; 3. The tree of liberty with the devil tempting John Bull; 4. United Irishmen in training; 5. United Irishmen upon duty; 6. John Bull taking a Luncheon - or - British cooks, cramming old grumble-gizzard, with Bonnie-Chére; 7. Stealing off - or - Prudent Seces[s]ion; 8. 'L'Insurrection de L'Institut Amphibie' - the pursuit of knowledge; 9. Effusions of a Pot of Porter - or - Ministerial conjurations for supporting the war; 10. Lilliputian-substitutes, equip[p]ing for public service; 11. Integrity retiring from office!; 12. Political-Dreamings! - Visions of Peace! - Perspective Horrors!; 13. Metallic tractors; 14. Dilettanti-Theatricals - or - a Peep at the Green Room; 15. French Invasion-or Bonaparte Landing in Great-Britain; 16. Confederated-coalition - or - The Giants Storming Heaven; 17. L'Assemblée Nationale - or - Grand Cooperative Meeting at St Ann's Hill; 18. English Caricatures; 19. The reconciliation; 20. The plum-pudding in danger - or - state epicures taking un petit Souper; 21. End of the Irish farce of Catholic-emancipation; 22. Caricaturists in London today; 23. Visiting the sick; Appendix; Index.