A Visit to the Irish Pig!! with Reflections Physical and Moral, 7 January 1799
Scope and Contents
Artist: Isaac Cruikshank. Published: S. W. Fores. George III stoops to inspect through a glass a gigantic pig standing in a stable, but facing the King, and projecting beyond the partition of his stall. Behind the King (left) stands a courtier in Light Horse regimentals, but wearing a gold key which indicates the Lord Chamberlain (Salisbury). He holds up a lantern, saying: "That Pig is the Tallest Fittest Properest Pig to stand before the K the most wonderful I ever had the honor to shew - it is arrived from Ireland - truly worthy the Inspection of the curious, an amazing animal!" The King answers "True - true - very fat Ireland! - hae? hae? - hope he did not eat any of the Rebels! - shant like the Pork if he has - stick to Fetter Lane - clean and wholesome that - Pretty sausages - hae - hae - What does he say?!! talks French hae? hae." The pig, whose snout is close to the King's face, says "We - We - We - ". Beneath it is inscribed 'This Pig measures 5 feet high and 10 feet long.' Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: 7 January 1799
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Language of Materials
English
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