Presentation of the Mahometan Credentials or The final resou

The Turkish ambassador meets King George III, who nibbles his fingers in consternation. Queen Charlotte hides behind her fan while the princesses peep coyly from behind the throne. Gillray's print satirises the popular exotic appeal of the ambassador; he holds a phallic paper and pair of bags beneath. There is a veiled reference to Prime Minister William Pitt's corresponding lack of sexuality: he is portrayed as a naked mannequin clutching the King's knee in terror

1793 Appeal Bags Clutching Consternation Corresponding Coyly Credentials Fingers Gillrays Hides Knee Lack Mannequin Nibbles Peep Phallic Pitts Portrayed Princesses Reference Satirises Sexuality Veiled

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