Old English-Gentleman Pester'd by Servants Wanting Places Possibly 1809

"Old English-Gentleman pester'd by Servants wanting Places" is a satirical hand-colored etching by James Gillray, dating back to possibly 1809. The artwork depicts a wealthy English gentleman overwhelmed by a horde of potential servants vying for employment, their demands and inflated personalities comically exaggerated. Gillray's work, known for its sharp social commentary, uses caricature and humor to highlight the social anxieties of the era, particularly the class tensions and the changing nature of the servant-master relationship. The image is a testament to Gillray's talent for capturing the zeitgeist of his time, making it a significant piece in the history of British satirical art.