Congressional Pugilists 1798 Anonymous, American, 18th century This print satirizes the intense factionalism that dominated Congress during the administration of President John Adams (1797–1801). It records a physical fight that broke out on the floor between Representative Roger Griswold of Connecticut (a Federalist) and Representative Matthew Lyon of Vermont (a Jeffersonian), provoked by an insulting remark made by Griswold. Also present are Speaker Jonathan Dayton and Clerk Jonathan W. Condy (both shown seated), Chaplain Ashbel Green (at left, in profile). Griswold kicks Lyon and swings a c
Congressional Pugilists 1798 Anonymous, American, 18th century This print satirizes the intense factionalism that dominated Congress during the administration of President John Adams (1797–1801). It records a physical fight that broke out on the floor between Representative Roger Griswold of Connecticut (a Federalist) and Representative Matthew Lyon of Vermont (a Jeffersonian), provoked by an insulting remark made by Griswold. Also present are Speaker Jonathan Dayton and Clerk Jonathan W. Condy (both shown seated), Chaplain Ashbel Green (at left, in profile). Griswold kicks Lyon and swings a cane, while Lyon is armed with a pair of fireplace Congressional Pugilists. Anonymous, American, 18th century. 1798. Etching; third state of three (later restrike?). Prints
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