Royal Condescension Possibly 1817

"Royal Condescension, or a Foreign Minister astonished!" is a satirical hand-colored etching by English artist George Cruikshank, created around 1817. The print, which is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a foreign minister bowing low before a caricatured royal family, highlighting the absurdity of the British monarchy through its exaggerated figures and dialogue. Cruikshank was a prolific printmaker, well known for his political and social satire, and his works are often seen as a commentary on the social and political issues of his time.