The Monster 1783
[London] : Pub. April 2d 1783 by W Humphrey N° 227 Strand, near Temple Bar, [1783]
Two columns of verse flanking title: This many-headed Monster of the Land ... Yet all agree in one thing, Snack the Pelf.
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Print of a monster representing the new ministry, which was not actually formed until 2 April, the of publication. Its body is that of a fox, standing on one hind-leg. It has eight heads in a group and no fore-legs; two other heads are below the tail. The central and uppermost head is that of the Duke of Portland; on the left is the Duke of Richmond, on the right is Keppel. Below these there are four heads; left and in profile to the left is perhaps Lord Stormont; next probably William Eden; next Lord Carlisle; and, in profile to the right, Burke wearing his spectacles. Below these, and in profile to the left, is Lord John Cavendish. From below the upraised tail issues a flatulent blast inscribed "Coalition"; beneath this are the heads of North and Fox. Cf. British Museum online catalog.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.