H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a goose perched high on a pole. Around it, smaller figures wave flags and cheer. The goose wears a sash that says “Liberty,” and a banner below reads “Westminster Election.” The artist mocks politics by turning candidates into a silly bird. Gillray often used humor to attack powerful people, and this print first appeared in a London shop window. If you like sharp political jokes in art, check out Gillray, James.
