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A portrait of Viscount Castlereagh. Process print, 19--, after Sir Thomas Lawrence.

George, Prince Regent, in uniform holding out a swollen hand which is supported by Wellington; representing the enormous amount of money given to the army compared with the navy. Coloured lithograph, 1816.

The Prince Regent presenting to political ministers the expected baby of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, who urinates in their faces; representing the burden of taxation required by the Royal family. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1816.

The Green Bag Committee investigating allegations of sedition and unrest. Coloured etching by L. Marks, 1817.

A large man in bed after giving birth to a mouse; referring to the Duke of Buckingham's attempt to introduce his own 'Reform Bill' which excluded disenfranchisement. Coloured lithograph by J.Doyle, 1832.

The Regent approaching Lady Hertford who is giving birth to fully dressed little men, Perceval (dressed as a nurse) helps them stand up; representing additions to the ministry after the removal of the Regency restrictions. Coloured etching by C. Williams, 1812.

John Bull as a patient, in disarray, reclines on a sofa and receives medical treatment from politicians. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1813.

King George IV and entourage laden with provisions, about to embark from Brighton in the Royal Yacht; representing the extravagant monarch's distressed retreat from England at the time of the Queen's trial. Coloured etching by R. Cruikshank, 1820.

John Locke. Line engraving by M. Bisi, 1817, after himself after Sir G. Kneller, 1697.

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Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh

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John Locke. Line engraving by M. Bisi, 1817, after himself after Sir G. Kneller, 1697.

Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh

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John Locke. Line engraving by M. Bisi, 1817, after himself after Sir G. Kneller, 1697.

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