James Gillray
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˈɡɪlreɪ/
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˈɡɪlreɪ/
- (1757-1815) an English caricaturist (= an artist who makes people appear ridiculous by exaggerating their characteristics). He often made fun of the government and the royal family and had a strong influence on the development of political cartoons in Britain. see also Farmer George
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