New Ministers Going on Duty Possibly 1806

"New Ministers Coming on Duty," a hand-colored etching by Charles Williams, is a satirical depiction of the British government's political climate in the early 19th century. The artwork depicts a group of men walking, likely representing new members of the government, with one of them being noticeably obese, possibly a caricature of a specific politician. The work utilizes visual humor, exaggerating figures and employing speech bubbles with satirical commentary to critique political events. As a political cartoon, it offers insights into the social and political landscape of the time and the public perception of political figures. This print is held in the Art Institute of Chicago.