Patriotic Petitions on the Convention c. 1808

"Patriotic Petitions on the Convention" (c. 1808) is a satirical print by British artist James Gillray, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. This print depicts four scenes criticizing the petitions against the Convention, which was formed in response to the threat of invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte. The artwork is a great example of Gillray's sharp wit and political commentary, using humor and exaggeration to expose corruption and hypocrisy in the British government. It's a valuable historical document providing insight into the political climate and social anxieties of early 19th-century Britain.