Gillray, James (1756 – 1815) – ‘Patriotic Regeneration, viz. Parliament Reform’d, a la Franc̦oise, that is, honest men (i.e. Opposition) in the Seat of Justice’.

'Patriotic Regeneration, viz. Parliament Reform'd, a la Franc̦oise, that is, honest men (i.e. Opposition) in the Seat of Justice'. Hand coloured etching, engraving and aquatint. 'Pubd. March 2d. 1795 by H. Humphrey No 37, New Bond Street'. Revolution has come to Britain and a Reign of Terror style trial is taking place in the Commons, now home of the British Convention. Fox sits in the Speaker's chair acting as judge. Below him sit Erskine and Sheridan with copies of 'The Rights of Man', Voltaire, Rousseau etc. Pitt stands in the dock, a rope around his neck held by Lauderdale behind him. The charges against him are read out by Stanhope. The opposition benches are peopled by the mob wearing bonnets-rouge. Dissenting Ministers are at the back, a barber, butcher and chimney sweep are in the front with the treasure of the monarchy and church at their feet. Copies of the Magna Carta and the Bible are burnt in a stove lower right. 12.25x16.75 inches.