Bombardinian Conferring upon state affairs with one in office., James Gillray, circa 1779

Another and probably later version of bmsat 5606; the two men have labels coming from their mouths containing words, and are more correctly drawn. The house on the right. Is a more important building and its door has a plate inscribed "lieut: genl bombardi. N° 40". Grey cooper stands at a different angle, showing more than his profile, his forefinger is laid against his cheek. He is saying "then - my led and i - his ledship introduced the affair you and i know of". Sir r. Hamilton (bombardinian) answers "hum-aye-mum". The same quotation from churchill is engraved under the title. An inscription etched in the lower right. Corner has been obliterated, the last words seem to resemble "j. Sayers. " c. 1779 etching. Date: circa 1779. Dimensions: Height: 337 mm; Width: 256 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Sir Grey Cooper. Collection: British Museum. Bombardinian Conferring upon state affairs with one in office. (BM 1851,0901.57)