The Satirical Etchings of James Gillray

by James Gillray, Draper Hill

This large format, paperbound edition features the work of James Gillray (1756-1815), the first known, major political cartoonist, who gleefully lampooned the London public figures of his time. A skilled draughtsman, Gillray turned caricature into an art as he visually skewered dignitaries such as Napoleon, Admiral Nelson, Lady Hamilton, and King George 111. Draper Hill, an editorial cartoonist at the Detroit News and the author of two standard works on Gillray, has written the introduction, captions and notes to this edition.

Genres: Art

142 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1976

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Gillray probably was the best caricaturist ever. If you look at his utmost satirical works you will agree with me. What an imagination, what a talent to draw everything that way, the power of his prints... In this volume you'll fine his most fascinating plates. The author starts with the life and the career of the artist. Oh, by the way, you'll still find his gravestone at St James Church in London. Nobody will ever top this artist. Highly recommended, must read!