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Cartoon, Integrity retiring from Office
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Cartoon, Integrity retiring from Office
Cartoon, Integrity retiring from Office! by James Gillray. The outgoing Tory government ministers, led by William Pitt, leave through the Treasury arch. Following Pitt are Dundas, Grenville, Spencer and Loughborough. On the left are members of the Whig opposition, led by Sheridan and Tierney. Behind are Jekyll, Bedford, Nicholls, Tyrwhitt Jones, Norfolk and Burdett. Pitt had resigned because he had promised the Irish a measure of Catholic emancipation, but George III refused to support this. Date: 1801
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1800s 1801 Bedford Burdett Busby Comment Conservative Criticism Dundas Gillray Grenville Guard Harsh Integrity Jekyll Jones Leaving Loughborough Members Ministers Nicholls Norfolk Office Opposition Pitt Resignation Resigned Retiring Satire Satirical Sheridan Spencer Tierney Tory Treasury Tyrwhitt Whig
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Cartoon: Integrity Retiring from Office by James Gillray (1801) This satirical print by James Gillray, titled "Integrity Retiring from Office," depicts the outgoing Tory government ministers, led by William Pitt, leaving through the Treasury arch in London. Pitt, the prominent figure in the foreground, had resigned due to his promise of Catholic emancipation for the Irish, which King George III refused to support. The print shows Pitt, dressed in a military uniform and wearing a busby hat, followed by Dundas, Grenville, Spencer, and Loughborough. On the left, members of the Whig opposition, led by Sheridan and Tierney, are shown watching the scene with interest. Behind them, figures such as Jekyll, Bedford, Nicholls, Tyrwhitt Jones, Norfolk, and Burdett are also present. The cartoon offers a harsh commentary on the political climate of the time. Pitt's resignation marked a significant moment in British history, as it paved the way for the Whigs to take power and eventually lead the country through the Napoleonic Wars. The print reflects the harsh criticism and political jabs that were common during this period, highlighting the intense partisanship and infighting that characterized the political landscape of early 19th century Britain. The image captures the street scene outside the Treasury, with a guard standing watch and the bustle of London life continuing in the background. This print, with its intricate detail and biting satire, offers a unique glimpse into the political upheaval and social commentary of the early 1800s.
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