Title
Charon's Boat - or - the Ghosts of all the Talents taking their last voyage
Caption
Charon's Boat - or - the Ghosts of 'all the Talents' taking their last voyage, from the Pope's Gallery at Rome By James Gillray, 1756-1815, engraver 1807. A group of naked Whig politicians, including three Grenville's, Sheridan, St. Vincent, Moira, Temple, Erskine, Howick, Petty, Whitbread, Sheridan, Windham, and Tomline, Bishop of Lincoln, crossing the river Styx in a boat named the Broad Bottom Packet. Sidmouth's head emerges from the water next to the boat. The boat's torn sail has inscription 'Catholic Emancipation' and the centre mast is crowned with the Prince of Wales feathers and motto 'Ich Dien'. On the far side the shades of Cromwell, Charles Fox and Robespierre wave to them. Overhead, on brooms, are the Three Fates; to the left a three-headed dog. Above the boat three birds soil the boat and politicians.
Date
1807
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A01_103
License type
Rights managed
Available size
37,8Mb (6,2Mb) / 14,4in x 10,2in / 4332 x 3048 (300dpi)