Political Ravishment or The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!
Depicting Prime Minister William Pitt assaulting the personified "Old Lady" (representing the Bank of England) as she sits on a chest labeled "Bank of England" and wears a gown of banknotes, protesting his attempt to take the bank's gold. The cartoon was a reaction to the Bank Restriction Act of 1797, which suspended the bank's ability to redeem notes for gold due to financial pressure from funding the war with France
Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published 22nd May 1797 by H. Humphrey, London. S. 387 × 279mm.
Verso Sandwich Carrots! Dainty Sandwich Carrots (pictured).
*Please note the frame in the image is not the finished frame and purely an example. On purchase we will discuss framing options and try best to cater to your request. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. Please email peter@phfa.co.uk if you have any questions regarding framing.
Political Ravishment or The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!
Depicting Prime Minister William Pitt assaulting the personified "Old Lady" (representing the Bank of England) as she sits on a chest labeled "Bank of England" and wears a gown of banknotes, protesting his attempt to take the bank's gold. The cartoon was a reaction to the Bank Restriction Act of 1797, which suspended the bank's ability to redeem notes for gold due to financial pressure from funding the war with France
Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published 22nd May 1797 by H. Humphrey, London. S. 387 × 279mm.
Verso Sandwich Carrots! Dainty Sandwich Carrots (pictured).
*Please note the frame in the image is not the finished frame and purely an example. On purchase we will discuss framing options and try best to cater to your request. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. Please email peter@phfa.co.uk if you have any questions regarding framing.
