The First Levee of the New Parliament, 1784

Pitt holds the reins of his followers, encouraging them to approach and kiss the bare bottom of King George III. This print depicts Pitt as the grand puppeteer of the newly elected government, which was secured through extensive bribery and royal patronage

1784 Approach Bribery Depicts Elected Encouraging Extensive Followers Levee Patronage Puppeteer Reins Secured

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