Sketch for a Monument of Disappointed Justice
- Wraps
- London: Hannah Humphrey, 1806
London: Hannah Humphrey, 1806. Wraps. Very good. Gillray, James. 49 x 28.5 cm. Hand colored etching. The figures are placed in an alcove recessed in a wall of heavy stones. The massive Ellenborough in wig and gown sits on a wooden seat or plank supported by Sidmouth, Lauderdale, and Stanhope, with behind, the bent posteriors and massive legs of Grenville, who is otherwise hidden by Lauderdale and by a pan suspended from the seat. This seat is 'Broad-Bottom Cabinet' the pan (shaped like that of a commode) is 'Privy Seat'. Wide top and bottom margins, top margin slightly browned, small nicks right margin.