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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Champion of the People. 11 - 11 Mar 1784
Hand-coloured etching | 26.4 x 37.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810042
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A hand-coloured print of Charles James Fox clad in armour as he fights the Hydra (representing the King's attempt to influence Parliament) with a sword and 'shield of truth'. On right bands of English, Irish and East Indian supporters stand and kneel in alleigance. In the left of the background, a group of men representing foreign powers, dance around the 'Standard of Sedition'. Inscribed in the plate: by W. Humphrey no.227 Strand
Provenance
Probably acquired during the reign of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
26.4 x 37.5 cm (sheet of paper)
24.4 x 35.1 cm (platemark)
Category
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Other number(s)
BM Satires : Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum ... 11 v. in 12. – BM Satires 6444Bibliographic reference(s)
BM Satires : Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum ... 11 v. in 12. BM Satires 6444
Place of Production
Greater London [England]
