Britannia between death and the doctor's, James Gillray, 20 May 1804

Satire on the fear of french invasion, 1794-1805. (british political cartoon); represents the change of government from addington to pitt. Fox, with republican sympathies symbolized by the liberty cap, is excluded from pitt's government. The restoration of britannia's health is seen to be due to pitt's adherence to the king and the constitution. Napoleon menaces britannia, symbolizing the threat of invasion. Date: 20 May 1804. Place of creation: London (England): Hannah Humphrey. Dimensions: 256 x 378 (sheet) mm; etching. Collection: Bodleian Library. Bodleian Libraries, Britannia between death and the doctor's