See Porcupine in Colours Just Portray'd political cartoon, 1799
Permanent ID:
1379Call number:
Bb 612 Se31Date:
1799Image Description:
This scathing cartoon was widely popularized in 18th century America, of William Cobbett, who is in fact being protrayed as a porcupine with some rather crude opinions. He is shown receiving support by those that include the Devil and the British Lion who encourange his views. The woman to the left is shown weeping above a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.Full title is "See Porcupine, in Colours just Portray'd, Urg'd by old Nick, to drive his dirty trade, Veil'd in darkness, acts the assassins part, And triumphs much to stab you to the heart." Also addressed is the impressment of American seamen by the British Navy.