A design in four compartments divided by lines intersecting at right angles. [1] 'avarice'. The king and queen, three-quarter length, sit facing each other across a round table, hugging large moneybags. Those of the king are inscribed '5 millions', those of the queen '3 millions'; facing her is an open account book: 'account of money at interest in germany' [cf. Bmsat 7906]. See bmsat 7836, &c. [2] next (right) is 'drunkenness'. The prince of wales, drunk and incapable, is being taken home by two watchmen. Behind (left) is an open door in which stands a fat bawd watching her visitor depart. Above it are the prince's feathers and motto, and 'neat wines'. The figures are three-quarter length. [3] below (left) is 'gambling'. A crowd of figures surround a circular gaming-table, half of which fills the foreground. The duke of york raises a dice-box, next him is a military officer wearing a gorget. On the other side (left) sits a ruffianly-looking fellow wearing a slouch hat and coachman's coat. Behind is a man with a croupier's rake. (see bmsat 7301 (5), &c. )
[4] next (right) is 'debauchery'. The duke of clarence and mrs. Jordan sit together on a settee, embracing each other. He wears a naval officer's coat, with a star, and sailor's trousers. On the wall is the print of a chamber-pot inscribed 'a jordan' (see bmsat 8057, &c). Below the title is etched: 'to the commons of great britain, this representation of vices, which remain unforbidden by proclamation, is dedicated, as proper for imitation, and in place of the more dangerous ones of thinking, speaking & writing, now forbidden by authority. ' [a final word (or words) has been erased]. 24 may 1792
hand-coloured etching. Date: 1792. Dimensions: Height: 249 mm; Width: 346 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Charlotte, Queen of George III. Collection: British Museum. Vices overlook'd in the new proclamation. (BM 1868,0808.6199 1)
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