Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Gillray, 1756–1815, British
Title:
The Royal-Bull-Fight
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 x 13 3/8in. (22.2 x 34cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "Js. Gy. desn. et fect."; lower center: "The ROYAL BULL-FIGHT | Description, from the Royal Bull Fight of 1795 | Then enter'd a Bull of the true British dreed, who appear'd to be extremely peaceable 'till oppos'd by a Desperado, mounted upon a White Horse, who by numberless Wounds | provok'd the Animal to the utmost pitch of Fury, when collecting all its strength into one dreadful effort, & darting upon its opponent, destroy'd both Horse & Rider in a Moment-"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.985
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
caricature | caricatures | satire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:44159