The York-reverence;-or-city-loyalty, amply rewarded., James Gillray, 1791

The duke and duchess of york receive the address of the city on their marriage, the mayor, &c, being represented as bulls on their hind legs, wearing livery-gowns. A braying ass on the extreme right reads the 'city address to their royal highness. . ' the duke stands on the edge or the dais, making an extravagantly low bow, looking through his legs away from the deputation; the duchess on his right sinks in a curtsey so low that her petticoats take the form of a circular cushion from the centre of which her head emerges. Behind them (left) is a chair of state surmounted by crown. 27 december 1791 etching. Date: 1791. Dimensions: Height: 250 mm; Width: 353 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany and Bishop of Osnabrück, . Collection: British Museum. The York-reverence;-or-city-loyalty, amply rewarded. (BM 1868,0808.6145)