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(Political cartoonist) James Gillray was a renowned British caricaturist and printmaker known for his satirical works targeting political and social figures during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His etched satires, produced primarily from 1792 to 1810, earned him the title "the father of the political cartoon." Gillray's pieces, held at the National Portrait Gallery in London, lampooned notable figures such as George III, Napoleon, prime ministers, and generals. Regarded as a pioneer in the genre, Gillray's sharp wit, humor, and artistic skill solidified his position as one of the most influential cartoonists alongside William Hogarth.
