The High Flying Candidate Possibly 1806

"The High Flying Candidate (ie Little Paul Goole) mounting from a Blanket" is a satirical print by James Gillray, a prominent British caricaturist. Created around 1806, it depicts a scene of political turmoil during the 1806 British general election. The print ridicules the political machinations of the day, with the "candidate" (Paul Goole) being tossed into the air by political figures holding a "Coalition Blanket." Gillray's use of caricature and exaggerated features, common in his work, serves to lampoon the political climate and personalities of the era. This print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a significant example of Gillray's sharp political satire, often targeting influential figures.