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Doctor Phlogiston, the priestley politician or the political priest. Satirical print. Published by Bentley & Co. 1791. Joseph Priestley (a Presbyterian Minister, 1733-1804) holds out, as firebrands, two burning papers: 'Political Sermon' and 'Essay on Government'. From his pockets other papers project inscribed: 'Revolution Toasts, Essays on Matlin [sic] Spirit' and 'Gunpowder'. He tramples on books and papers, including an open book: 'Bible explained away'. Etching, 173 x 105 mm. Inv. 1873,0712.1150.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART559251
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Image
Purpose
Public
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3584px × 4999px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Clergy
Etching
Georgian and Regency (1715-1837)
Politician
Satire