Charon's Boat - or - the Ghosts of "all the Talents" taking their last voyage, - from the Pope's Gallery at Rome LCCN2001695079, James Gillray, before 1807

Title: charon's boat - or - the ghosts of "all the talents" taking their last voyage, - from the pope's gallery at rome abstract: a group of naked whig politicians, including three grenvilles, 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 center 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. Physical description: 1 print: etching. Notes: forms part of: british cartoon prints collection (library of congress).;js. Gillray, fec.;exhibited: gillray and the art of caricature.;title from item. Date: before 1807.