The Gemman vot pays the Man vot drives the Sovereign

April 1829

Not on view

Cruikshank often used the imagery of coaching in political satires, and aimed this example at the Duke of Wellington, whose ministry was reported to be in danger. John Bull is shown here leaning on a cudgel and grumbling about the king's unseen coachman (the duke), saying, "I don't half like that er'e chap as drives the Sovereign. He's a prime swell, to be sure; but he spanks along too fast, and I'm d— d if he won't upset soon!—" (see 17.3.888-272, for a related print by George Cruikshank showing Wellington as coachman).

Artwork Details

Title: The Gemman vot pays the Man vot drives the Sovereign
Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank (British, London 1789–1856 London)
Subject: George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
Subject: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (British, 1769–1852)
Subject: Dr. Robert Knox (British (born Scotland), 1791–1862)
Date: April 1829
Medium: Hand-colored etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 9/16 × 9 3/4 in. (34.5 × 24.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Adele S. Gollin, 1976
Object Number: 1976.602.92
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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