Item 23: Political Cartoon of Captain [John Wilkes] and [John Bute], titled “The Times, Taken from an Original Character which appear'd at the Masquerade at Lincoln,” by Unknown, after William Hogarth (removed to Black Box #1) , 1769 December 21
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 23
Dates
- Created: 1769 December 21
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Political Cartoon
Condition Note:
Fair.
Measurements:
14 ⅛ in. x 10 ½ in.
Title:
The Times
Description:
“There are caricatures and political cartoons which deal with incidents not directly involved with the progress of Wilkes’ career. One of these was entitled “The Times,” reflecting the title of Hogarth’s famous cartoon of 1763. This was published early in 1770 and purported to represent an actual event which had taken place on 21 December 1769 at a masque in Lincoln. Wilkes used his distorted appearance and delighted in playing the role of the court jester or fool. As John Brewer states,
“Physical affliction was traditionally associated with extreme sexual potency, again a characteristic of fools, which Wilkes was eager to claim for himself. He certainly saw himself, like the court fool, as a specifically licensed critic and to his followers at least, he seemed gifted with the acute perception often attributed to the simpleton, madman, or oddity. Contemporaries actually referred to Wilkes as a political jester. He became a regular character at masques, complete with motley, and erratic behavior to match. This so-called political Bedlamite [Wilkes] had two rivals. One appeared as a squinting Alderman, [with Wilkes as himself as the second personage], and a third dressed as “The Times”, with half of his dress in Wilkite guise, the other half in the Scottish manner.”
The last was supposed to have been the model for this cartoon. The totals on the two arms indicate the results of the recent election in which the loser had been declared the winner over Wilkes. The items on the figure's right side were a listing of bribes and irregular judicial actions taken by the group in power. Those on the left reflected the numerous petitions which had been submitted on behalf of Wilkes. The numeral 45 appears on the left side of the vest and as the winning number on the lottery ticket. The plaid waistcoat of the figure’s right side is an often used symbol of Lord Bute, principal advisor to George III, and his quondam tutor.”
This print was created by William Hogarth.
William Hogarth was born in London on November 10, 1697 and was a painter, engraver, pictorial satirist, social critic, editorial cartoonist and writer. His works are diverse in content and span from realistic portraits to comic strip series. He is best known for his series called A Harlot’s Progress. Hogarth took up an engraving apprenticeship when he was young, but never ended up completing it. He died on October 26, 1764.
Transcription:
FIXT AS FATE
MONTON
DIVORCES
HO NI SOIT QUL MAUX PENSE
I AM
THE TIMES
MORTDIER BUCKINGHAM
B--E FELTON
CADE
TYLER
CROWNLAW CLUB LAW
WILKES ‘JACK-KETCH
MAJORITY 296 plus 197
MAJORITY 1143 minus 143
Methods to curb the licentious fpi rit of the TIMES BILL OF RIGHTS SUMMARY JURISDICTION HAHKAS CORPUS AUDIT IR OF THE INTEREST TRIALS per PAIS PENSION for LIFE ACT of SETTLEMENT IRISHPEERAGE & ARED RIBBON MIDDLESEX PETITION RAYMASTER of the FORCES YORKSHIRE PETITION CLERK of the CROWN for JAMAICA City of LONDON PETITION
STANDING FORCES PASSIVE OBEDIENCE NON-RESISTANCE NO GENl WARR. NO AMERIC: ST: ACT MAGNA CHARTA A SUPPORTER OF THE CROWN A SUPPORTER OF THE CONSITUTION
THE BACK FRONT. On the Weathercock. TEMPORA MATANTUR. THE HAT. Ticket for the Junilee. State-Lottery Ticket, No.45 SUPERIORES MUNGOS MACARONIES. Two Tickets BALL-PARE. sloping ---- RIDOTTO ALFRESCO Sides of the HAT. two TABLES. right-Knave of Clubs & other Cards. left-Side.BLUE. ROAD TO PREFERMENT. left-Side.ORANGE. BRITISH CHANNELL. THE BACK. Right-side. a Painting of the E--I of B-- left-side. Ditto of John Wilkes Esq: & crofts the Loins. a scroll FUNDAMENTAL GRIEVANCES
EXPLANATION of the COLOURS. Weathercock, Yellow. Cap of Liberty, White. Hat, deep Yellow, brim underneath, deep Blue. Tables on Ditto, brown. Jockeys, firft, Crimson; laft, Blue. Hair, right-side, Sandy; left, Brown. Coat, right, Blue; lining, Orange. left, Orange; lining Blue. Waiftcoat, right, Plaid; left, Blue. Breeches & Stockings. } right,Blue;left,Orange. Roses at the Knees & Shoes. }right-side,White. left-side,Red.
The Times Taken from an Original Character which appeard at the Masquerade at London Dec: the 21st: 1769 {Captain Wills}
Methods to curb the licentious fpi rit of the TIMES BILL OF RIGHTS SUMMARY JURISDICTION HAHKAS CORPUS AUDIT IR OF THE INTEREST TRIALS per PAIS PENSION for LIFE ACT of SETTLEMENT IRISHPEERAGE & ARED RIBBON MIDDLESEX PETITION RAYMASTER of the FORCES YORKSHIRE PETITION CLERK of the CROWN for JAMAICA City of LONDON PETITION
STANDING FORCES PASSIVE OBEDIENCE NON-RESISTANCE NO GENl WARR. NO AMERIC: ST: ACT MAGNA CHARTA A SUPPORTER OF THE CROWN A SUPPORTER OF THE CONSITUTION
THE BACK FRONT. On the Weathercock. TEMPORA MATANTUR. THE HAT. Ticket for the Junilee. State-Lottery Ticket, No.45 SUPERIORES MUNGOS MACARONIES. Two Tickets BALL-PARE. sloping ---- RIDOTTO ALFRESCO Sides of the HAT. two TABLES. right-Knave of Clubs & other Cards. left-Side.BLUE. ROAD TO PREFERMENT. left-Side.ORANGE. BRITISH CHANNELL. THE BACK. Right-side. a Painting of the E--I of B-- left-side. Ditto of John Wilkes Esq: & crofts the Loins. a scroll FUNDAMENTAL GRIEVANCES
EXPLANATION of the COLOURS. Weathercock, Yellow. Cap of Liberty, White. Hat, deep Yellow, brim underneath, deep Blue. Tables on Ditto, brown. Jockeys, firft, Crimson; laft, Blue. Hair, right-side, Sandy; left, Brown. Coat, right, Blue; lining, Orange. left, Orange; lining Blue. Waiftcoat, right, Plaid; left, Blue. Breeches & Stockings. } right,Blue;left,Orange. Roses at the Knees & Shoes. }right-side,White. left-side,Red.
The Times Taken from an Original Character which appeard at the Masquerade at London Dec: the 21st: 1769 {Captain Wills}
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
Repository Details
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