The Mother Red Cap Public House in opposition to the King's Head. Shows the gentlemen supporters of King George IV in contrast with the drunken Jacobin supporters of Queen Caroline.
Print relates to the Pains and Penalties Bill of 1820 through which George IV tried to dissolve his marriage to Caroline of Brunswick and deprive her of her royal titles. The Bill was withdrawn from Parliament in November 1820.
The Mother Red Cap Public House in Opposition to the Kings Head
Creator (of Artwork / Object):
George Cruikshank
Date Created (of Object / Artwork):
1820 November 20
Description (Object or Artwork):
Group of rowdy figures spilling out of hostlery callled " Mother Red-Cap" to right and to left hostlery called "The Kings Head" with men drinkinginside. Church in background.
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