Gillray, James (1756 – 1815) – ‘The Funeral-Procession of Broad-Bottom’.

'The Funeral-Procession of Broad-Bottom'. Hand coloured etching. Inscribed with the names of the people depicted in an early nineteenth century hand. 'London Pubd April 6th 1807 by H. Humphrey 27 St James's Street'. The Ministry of All the Talents, formed by Grenville after the death of Pitt, was made up of a cross-party selection of the great politicians of the age. Having failed to end the war with France the government fell over the question of Catholic Emancipation. Here a funeral procession for the government, lead by Petty is prevented from entering church. Sidmouth, Lord St. Vincent, and Windham are pall bearers. Grenville lies on top of the coffin, face down, his famous 'Broad Bottom' on display. Behind are Buckingham, the Pope and Temple; Howick, Sheridan and Fitzpatrick; with Erskine, Ellenborough, Lauderdale and Moira at the back. 9.75x24.5 inches.