James Gillray (1756–1815) was a British caricaturist and printmaker, widely regarded as the father of the political cartoon. Born in Chelsea, London, he trained at the Royal Academy Schools and initially worked as an engraver before finding his calling in satirical prints. His sharp-witted, often provocative etchings targeted political figures, royalty, and social mores of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, blending grotesque humor with … Continue reading James Gilray