Whigs Collection

William Pitt (1708-1778). British politician
PITT, William (London 1708-Hayes, 1778), first Earl of Chatham, called Pitt the Elder or Prime Pitt. Also konwn as The Great Commoner. British politician. He joined the ranks of Commons Whig in 1735

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Political cartoon, What will the wigs do next?

The Five Orders of Periwigs by William Hogarth
3521485 The Five Orders of Periwigs by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The Five Orders of Periwigs)

Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785. Creator: James Sayers
Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785

John Russell (engraving)
812541 John Russell (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, known as Lord John Russell before 1861)

George William Fox Kinnaird, 9th Lord Kinnaird, c. 1859-61 (marble)
6198123 George William Fox Kinnaird, 9th Lord Kinnaird, c.1859-61 (marble) by Brodie, William (1815-81); 92x65x35 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving)
1071396 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 43.2x53.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

General Winfield Scott (coloured engraving)
728391 General Winfield Scott (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Winfield Scott, commander-in-chief of the United States Forces)

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Election - Canvassing for Votes: satire on the parliamentary election of 1755
5997532 The Election - Canvassing for Votes: satire on the parliamentary election of 1755, one of a series of four titled Humours of an Election (engraving) by Hogarth

The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451173 The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

T B Macaulay (b / w photo)
812706 T B Macaulay (b/w photo) by Maull & Polyblank (fl. 1854-65) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician)

John Russell (engraving)
812539 John Russell (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, known as Lord John Russell before 1861)

Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, English statesman (engraving)
3647553 Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, English statesman (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745)

Edmund Burke
3781937 Edmund Burke by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); (add.info.: Edmund Burke, engraving after work by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1767-1769)

The Motion: satire on the attempts in Parliament to unseat Sir Robert Walpole as Prime Minister in 1741 (engraving)
5997537 The Motion: satire on the attempts in Parliament to unseat Sir Robert Walpole as Prime Minister in 1741 (engraving) by Fairholt

The Prophet of the Hebrews - the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land
2655350 The Prophet of the Hebrews - the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 1795 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

An Election Entertainment, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451233 An Election Entertainment, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Procession to the Hustings after a Successful Canvass, published by G
NCO193130 Procession to the Hustings after a Successful Canvass, published by G. Humphrey in 1784 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli (colour litho)
613314 The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli)

Glorious Return of the Pride of Westminster and his Flunkey
708883 Glorious Return of the Pride of Westminster and his Flunkey, from the series Election Squibs and Crackers, 1830 (hand-coloured engraving) by Heath

Two Pair of Portraits: anti-Whig cartoon depicting John Henry Tooke with portraits of Charles James Fox personifying
5997523 Two Pair of Portraits: anti-Whig cartoon depicting John Henry Tooke with portraits of Charles James Fox personifying vice and William Pitt the Younger representing virtue

Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Voters in the US presidential election between James Knox Polk and Henry Clay, at...one of the polling-places, which, heretofore

Great Whig Procession, at New York, 1844. Creator: J. Kobb
Great Whig Procession, at New York, 1844. Crowds line the streets as a mounted procession carries banners through the city: a Whig procession in New York, drawn by J. Kobb

The Election by William Hogarth
1. Humours of an election, entertainment Date: AFTER 1752

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Sacherverll rioters destroy Daniel Burgesss Presbyterian meeting-house in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1710. The Sacheverell riots were a series of outbreaks of public disorder

Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs)
Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

George Tierney (1761 - 1830) Talented statesman, opposed Pitt but was distrusted by the whigs because of his lowly (i.e. mercantile) family background

Cartoon, True Reform of Parliament, ie Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, by James Gillray. Showing Sir Francis Burdett at the centre

Cartoon, Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive, Wasps, Hornets & Bumble Bees joining in the Attack, by James Gillray. Showing leading politicians (both those in power and those in opposition)

Cartoon, Pacific Overtures, or, a Flight from St Clouds over the Water to Charley, a new Dramatic Piece now Rehearsing, by James Gillray

Cartoon, L Assemblee Nationale, or grand Cooperative Meeting at St Annes Hill, respectfully dedicated to the admirers of a Broad-Bottomd Administration, by James Gillray

Cartoon, Confederated Coalition, or, The Giants storming Heaven, with the Gods alarmed for their everlasting abodes, by James Gillray. Depicting government ministers Hawkesbury, Addington and St

Cartoon, The State Waggoner and John Bull, or, the Waggon too much for the Donkeys! together with a distant view of the New Coalition among Johnnys Old Horses, by James Gillray

Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone... at Paris
Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone & his Suite at Paris, Vide The Moniteur, & Cobbetts Letters, by James Gillray. Showing Charles James Fox

George Tierney - 2
GEORGE TIERNEY statesman, opponent of Pitt but who was distrusted by the Whigs on account of his lowly mercantile) origins... Date: 1761 - 1830

Broad Bottoms, 1745 (etching)
XJF863021 Broad Bottoms, 1745 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to " An Address of Thanks to the Broad-Bottoms)

A Political Battle Royal Design d for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c. 1743
XJF863025 A Political Battle Royal Design d for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c.1743 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the fall of Robert Walpole)

The Humours of the Westminster Election or the Scald-Miserable Independent Electors in the Suds
XJF863029 The Humours of the Westminster Election or the Scald-Miserable Independent Electors in the Suds, 1747 (etching) by English School

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving)
XJF396068 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; A tavern dinner organised by Whig)

The Re-Electing of Reynard, or Fox the Pride of the Geese, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306888 The Re-Electing of Reynard, or Fox the Pride of the Geese, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Polling, 1758 (engraving)
XJF393886 The Polling, 1758 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; ); English, out of copyright

Foxs martyrs or The patriots in limbo, [England : Publisher not named, March 1784], 1 print : etching; 25.2 x 34.9 cm (plate), Print shows Charles James Foxs martyrs during the American Revolution

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"Whigs: A Political Force Shaping British History" The Whigs, a prominent political faction in 18th-century Britain, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's history. Led by influential figures like William Pitt, they left an indelible mark on politics and society. In their quest for power and influence, the Whigs engaged in intense election campaigns. Paintings such as "The Election II: Canvassing for Votes" and "The Election III: The Polling" capture the fervor of these electoral battles with vivid oil brushstrokes. Meanwhile, "An Election Entertainment" offers a glimpse into the lively atmosphere surrounding these events. Political cartoons also became a medium through which the Whigs expressed their ideas and criticized opponents. One such cartoon titled "What will the wigs do next?" showcases their wit and strategic thinking. Not limited to visual arts alone, literature also depicted the significance of wigs during this era. William Hogarth's satirical work titled "The Five Orders of Periwigs" humorously explores different wig styles popular among politicians at that time. Beyond elections and aesthetics, Whig ideology encompassed broader societal issues. Figures like Burke passionately addressed Parliament on matters such as Wilberforce's motion for abolishing slavery—an example of their commitment to social justice. Their impact extended beyond Britain's shores too; even France witnessed echoes of Whig principles during its revolutionary period. James Sayers' engraving depicting Cicero in Catilinam reflects how Whig ideals resonated across borders. Throughout history, notable individuals associated with the movement emerged—John Russell being one such figure immortalized through engravings—and George William Fox Kinnaird exemplifying how aristocracy aligned themselves with progressive ideas championed by the Whigs. "The Election IV: Chairing the Member, " another captivating painting from this era, symbolizes triumph as successful candidates were carried shoulder-high after securing victory.