Satirical cartoon, Retort Courteous or the disloyal address
Satirical cartoon, Retort Courteous or the disloyal address returned without ceremony. The Duke of Portland kicks two sheriffs, representing the disaffected few, down a short flight of steps. An address to the King, praying him to dismiss his ministers as the first step towards obtaining peace, was voted by the Livery in Common Hall on 23 March 1797. The print includes a caricature profile of William Pitt
Picture No
10201949
Media ID
47875148
Size
4704px x 3380px
(2.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/Reform Club
Source
Cartoon by R. Newton
Date
1797





























