Members of the Council of Elders, James Gillray, 1798

Plate 2: above the design: 'french habits, n° 2'. Lansdowne, norfolk, and grafton stand together wearing the dress of the conseil des anciens: a violet robe and cap, with a scarlet sash, over which hangs a white cloak in classical folds, the border of robe and cloak being embroidered in red. Lansdowne (centre) holds a book, the fingers of his right hand are raised, and he smiles slyly. Norfolk (left) and grafton (right) listen to him with conspiratorial intentness. Under their feet are flag-stones. See bmsat 9196. 18 april 1798 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1798. Dimensions: Height: 260 mm; Width: 194 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton. Collection: British Museum. Les membres du conseil des anciens (BM 1868,0808.6721)