Gillray

British  

/ ˈɡɪlreɪ /

noun

1. James. 1757–1815, English caricaturist

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Example Sentences

As art historian Constance McPhee writes, British cartoonists like Gillray “manipulated size and dress to symbolically deflate a threatening military opponent, and produced an image that communicates so effortlessly, we often forget it was invented.”

From National Geographic • Nov. 22, 2023

In the 18th century, cartoonists such as James Gillray lampooned British politicians and royalty with an irreverence — even viciousness — that shocked many European visitors.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2022

Here, the collection will include political satirical cartoons — many from 18th century artist James Gillray — as well as an early strip of “Flash Gordon” from Alex Raymond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2019

“He’s the most fierce, the most biting of all the English satirists,” Bober says of Gillray.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2018

In his cartoon called "Promised Horrors of the French Invasion; or, Forcible Reasons for Negotiating a Regicide Peace," Gillray painted the imaginary landing of the French in England.

From The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature by Cooper, Frederic Taber