Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Greenwich
Spys Taken at Greenwich, 1798
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Spys Taken at Greenwich, 1798
Spys Taken at Greenwich, 1798. Mother Windsor with four of her courtesans orders her girls to arrest Shute Barrington, the Bishop of Durham and the Duke of Queensberry, for spying on young women rolling down Greenwich Hill, a holiday custom. Barrington stands in back view holding his glass. This was an attack on Barrington for his protest against opera dancers
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 15182400
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Arrest Arresting Barrington Bishop Douglas Duke Of Duke Of Queensberry Embarrassed Embarrassment George Moutard George Moutard Woodward Greenwich Spyglass Spying Voyeur Voyeurism William Douglas Woodward Bishop Of Durham Queensberry Satirical Shute
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> George Moutard Woodward
> Arts
> Pop art
> Satire
> Satirical artwork
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Durham
> Durham
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Art
> Opera
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> City of London
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Fashion
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Royalty
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Opera
Spys Taken at Greenwich, 1798 - A Satirical Attack on Barrington and Queensberry
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing print captures a moment of scandalous espionage in the year 1798 at Greenwich Hill. In this satirical depiction, we witness Mother Windsor, accompanied by her four courtesans, issuing orders to arrest Shute Barrington, the Bishop of Durham, and the Duke of Queensberry. Their alleged crime? Spying on young women indulging in the holiday custom of rolling down Greenwich Hill. The image portrays Barrington standing with his back turned while holding a glass, symbolizing his protest against opera dancers. This attack on him was likely fueled by his outspoken views against certain aspects of society's entertainment choices. Rendered in vibrant color and intricate detail through etching techniques by an anonymous artist from that era, this caricature exposes not only the embarrassment faced by those caught spying but also serves as social commentary on religious figures engaging in questionable behavior. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's collection today, this piece offers us a glimpse into 18th-century Britain's political satire and fashion trends. It highlights how societal norms were challenged during that time period while reminding us that even prominent individuals like bishops and dukes were not immune to public scrutiny.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
