A Democrat, or Reason and Philosophy

A Democrat, or Reason and Philosophy

This cartoon by the popular British caricaturist James Gillray depicts the British politician Charles James Fox as a sans–culotte. Wearing a cockade in his wig and a bandage on his forehead, the unshaven Fox raises his bloody left hand as he lifts his left leg to break wind. Notice his torn shirt, the bloody dagger in his belt, and the fact that he wears no pants. He sings the popular revolutionary song, "Ça ira!" ["It’ll be okay."]

James Gillray (engraver)

Museum of the French Revolution 85.574

Bibliothèque Nationale de France

1793

Museum of the French Revolution

http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/24/|George, 8310. - Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British museum..., Political and personal satires / par Mary-Dorothy George. - London : British museum, 1873-1952, 8310.

JPEG

English

24

Engraving

34.5 x 25 cm