Whig Collection (page 2)

Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Holland House, Kensington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, Kensington, c1876. Holland House, originally known as Cope Castle, an early Jacobean country house built in 1605 by diplomat Sir Walter Cope to designs by Inigo Jones

Sir James Mackintosh, Scottish politician and philosopher, c1804 (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Mackintosh (1765-1832), Scottish politician and philosopher, c1804 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Sir James Graham, British politician, c1840s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Graham (1792-1861), British politician, c1840s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, British politician, c1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845), British politician, c1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Thomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Thomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton (1648-1715), English nobleman and politician, noted for his debauched lifestyle

William Lord Russel, 1784. Creator: Unknown
William Lord Russel, 1784. William Lord Russell (1639-1683) English politician. Executed for treason by Jack Ketch on 21 July 1683 at Lincolns Inn Fields

Robert Earl of Orford, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Robert Earl of Orford, 1785. Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), British statesman and Whig from the gentry class

The Earl of Durham, 1834. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Durham, 1834. Portrait of John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792-1840), Governor-General of Canada. Lambton, known as Radical Jack, was a British Whig statesman

The Honourable George Byng M. P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable George Byng M.P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Portrait of George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford (1806-1886), British Whig politician and Comptroller of the Household

George Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Anson, 1840. Portrait of British Army officer and Whig politician George Anson (1797-1857) who served as Commander-in-Chief in India

Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Creators: Alfred d Orsay, Richard James Lane
Dudley Coutts Stuart, 1839. Portrait of Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart (1803-1854), British politician who married Princess Christine Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte

Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Portrait of Thomas William Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield (1795-1854) Postmaster General and British Whig politician

The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Marquis of Clanricarde, 1847. Portrait of British Whig politician Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde (1802-1874)

The Right Honourable Lord Granville Leveson Gower, 1813. Creator: John Samuel Agar
The Right Honourable Lord Granville Leveson Gower, 1813. Portrait of British statesman and diplomat Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Granville (1773-1846). From an original Picture by T

Sir John Newport Bart. M. P. 1826. Creator: Robert Cooper
Sir John Newport Bart. M.P. 1826. Portrait of Anglo-Irish politician Sir John Newport, 1st Baronet (1756-1843). Newport served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland

Pitt, Earl of Chatham; 1766, (1824). Creator: J Chapman
Pitt, Earl of Chatham; 1766, (1824). Portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), British statesman of the Whig group who led the government of Great Britain twice in the middle of

William Fitz-Maurice Petty, First Marquis of Lansdowne, c1766, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Irish-born British Whig statesman William Petty

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. From the original of Jarvis, in the
Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, 1725, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, English statesman

The Irish Tutor, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
The Irish Tutor, 1836. Satirical caricature of British politicians: John William Ponsonby, Earl of Bessborough; George William Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle; Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice

Charles Pratt, First Earl Camden, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Charles Pratt, First Earl Camden, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English lawyer, judge and Whig politician Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden (1714-1794)

A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
A Poney Race for a Saddle (a Seat) at Cambridge, 1834. Satirical scene showing British politicians as horses and jockeys in a race: Leader of the Whigs Charles Grey

Midgham House, the Seat of W. S. Poyntz, Esq. M. P. pub. 1826. Creator: English School
Midgham House, the Seat of W.S. Poyntz, Esq. M.P. pub. 1826 (coloured engraving). William Stephen Poyntz (1770 - 1840) was a politician and Member of Parliament for Chichester

Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Satire depicting British politicians as animals. The sheep (or lamb) may be William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary

Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795 (hand coloured engraving)
Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795, (hand coloured engraving). Nay & you ll stop Our Mouths

Sir Robert Walpole, c1740s, (1941). Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Barn Elms, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, c1820. Artist: J Edwin Oldfield
Barn Elms, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, c1820. For many years the Kit-Cat Club (an 18th century political and literary club) met at Barn Elms

The high-flying candidate, (ie Little Paul-Goose), mounting from a blanket, 1806. View of the hustings in Covent Garden showing Sir Samuel Hood

Middlesex-election, 1804. A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together, 1804. Sir Francis Burdett drawn by his supporters in his carriage

The Reception in 1770, 1770. George III, in his state coach, is driven along an empty street by the Prime Minister, the Duke of Grafton, dressed as a jockey

Westminster School, or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates... 1785. Charles James Fox as Dr Busby birching his bitter political rival William Pitt

Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism to Britania, 1784. Britannia, seated on a throne holding out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire

Wits last stake... 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Wits last stake... 1784. Scene in a poor district of Westminster (Peter Street). The Duchess of Devonshire is canvassing a cobbler. She is supported on Charles James Foxs knee

The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Scene in the House of Commons. On the left Charles James Fox is riding the British lion, facing William Pitt the Younger on the horse of Hanover

The champion of the people, 1784. Artist
The champion of the people, 1784. Charles James Fox attacking a many-headed monster, raising the Sword of Justice above his head. Behind him are his supporters, English, Irish and Indians

The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Charles James Fox as a watchman. In the background, two sham watchmen, Lord Hood and Sir Cecil Wray

The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Artist
The Westminster Deserter drum d out of the regiment, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray being drummed away from the hustings in Covent Garden. Sam House is in the centre and Charles James Fox is on the right

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Westminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray

The apostate Jack R - the political rat catcher - NB. Rats taken alive!, 1784. John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury in the late government, on his hands and knees

Brittannia roused or the Coalition Monsters Destroyed, 1784. The giantess Britannia holding Charles James Fox above her head and grasping Lord North around the neck

Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no: 14, 1784
Procession to the hustings after a successful canvass, no:14, 1784. An election procession including the Duchess of Devonshire and two other ladies (probably Lady Duncannon and Mrs Crewe)

The grand review on Sydenham Common... 1792. Dressed in military uniform, King George III, followed by William Pitt the Younger, Edmund Burke and others, is chasing the Prince of Wales

Malagrida driving post, 1792. Artist: James Gillray
Malagrida driving post, 1792. A carriage driving at a gallop down St Jamess Street, London, towards the gateway of St Jamess Palace

Councellor Ego - ie - little i, myself i, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
Councellor Ego - ie - little i, myself i, 1798. Thomas Erskine facing left and looking straight before him, wearing a Counsellors wig, gown and bands

The loyal toast, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
The loyal toast, 1798. A dinner at the Crown and Anchor celebrating Charles Jamess Foxs birthday. The Duke of Norfolk is raising a brimming glass

Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. Artist
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in

Meeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Artist: James Gillray
Meeting of unfortunate citoyens, 1798. Charles James Fox and Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk, meeting on the pavement outside Brookss Club

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