THE MINISTER OUT

Date1782, April 22

Artist/Maker James Gillray

MediumBlack and white line engraving with etching

DimensionsOH: 10" x OW: 8 1/8"; Plate: 7 3/4" X 6 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1960-100

DescriptionLower margin reads: "THE MINISTER OUT/ Yet change but the Scene shew him once out of Place,/ And the stink Pots they'll empty direct in his Face,/ Tis the post not the person they worship you find./ And when out of Place thery're soon out of mind./ for THE MINISTER IN the last Mag."
Label TextLord North, standing, his arms outstretched in dismay is being insulted by the 3 sycophants of the companion design (The Minister IN). One holds him by his Garter ribbon, while he pours the contents of the chamber pot over his Head. Another empties his receptacle on North's head; the third holds a piece of paper to his face. Beneath is etched: "Yet change but the Scene; shew him once out of place, and the Stink Pots they'll empty direct in his Face; 'Tis the post, not the person, they worship you find, And when out of Office, they're soon out of Mind."