A Privy Council, 1779. A British political
A Privy Council, 1779. A British political cartoon portrays King George III as an ass wearing an ermine robe (at right end of the table), with his council of ministers, all portrayed as various animals. Lord Bute, a grotesque bird-of-prey, whispers into the Kings ear. Lord North is a bear sleeping at the center of the table. Published in London, Nov. 4, 1779
Picture No
13124650
Media ID
45381388
Size
3000px x 2534px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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