New College is home to an astounding collection of over two-thirds of the known print caricatures by the famous satirist James Gillray (1756–1815).  Gillray, often referred to as the ‘father of the political cartoon’, rose to fame through his vivid, witty, and incisive satirical depictions of many of the most famous political figures of his time.  Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow (1731–1806) was notable for his relatively rapid rise up the social ladder and his even more rapid fall from political power . . .   

James Gillray, ‘Ancient Music’, New College, Oxford, NCI2555

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