"Two Pair of Portraits" presented to all the unbiased Electors of Great Britain" by John Horne Tooke 1798

"Two Pair of Portraits" is a satirical etching by James Gillray, a prominent British caricaturist. Created in 1798, the print depicts John Horne Tooke, a political reformer, engaged in painting two portraits. The figures, likely representing political figures of the day, are presented in a humorous light, and the title, "presented to all the unbiased Electors of Great Britain," suggests a critique of political bias and corruption. The crowded composition, with its numerous details and witty captions, is characteristic of Gillray's satirical style, which often used visual exaggeration to comment on current events and societal issues.