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: Satirical cartoon, The Royal Academy


Satirical cartoon, The Royal Academy

Satirical cartoon, The Royal Academy. The Prince of Wales and George Hanger, 4th Baron Coleraine, one of his boon companions (a hanger on), are being taught the principles of pugilism by an instructor and strike appropriate poses. Instead of intellectual pursuits appropriate to an Academy, the Prince is portrayed indulging in a rakish sport. The Prince, free of the formal court of St James's Palace and his parents, spent his time at Carlton House living it up and doing what he wanted

Picture No
10201840
Media ID
47871969
Size
4565px x 3422px (2.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/Reform Club
Source
Cartoon by Henry Kingsbury(?), published 13 April 1786 bys W Fores
Date
1786

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1780s 1786 Boon Coleraine Companions Dissipation Dissolute Hanger Indulgence Indulgent Indulging Instructor Principles Pugilism Pursuit Pursuits Rakish


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