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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Corsian Nurse soothing the Infants of Spain. 12 - 12 Jul 1808
Hand-coloured etching | 26.1 x 37.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810694
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A hand-coloured print showing Napoleon's desire to seize the Spanish Crown. Napoleon sits in the centre nursing two infants Antonio and Carlos, sons of the King of Spain. They each wear gold locks around their necks. Two cradles sit either side of Napoleon, with Ferdinand VII on the left and King Charles IV of Spain and his Consort in the right cradle.
Inscribed in the plate: Pubd July 12th 1808 by Ths. Tegg N 111 Cheapside / Woodward Del / Rowlandson Scul -
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Hand-coloured etching
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26.1 x 37.9 cm (sheet of paper)
24.5 x 34.6 cm (platemark)
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