L-d Am-t on duty [graphic].

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Title: L-d Am-t on duty [graphic].
Alternative Title: Lord Amherst on duty
Contributor: Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, publisher.
Published / Created: [12 June 1780]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. accg to act June 12. 1780 by M Darly 39 Strand
Abstract: "Lord Amherst in profile to the right in general's uniform rides a prancing horse, holding up a large sword, dripping with the blood of two geese, one of which lies dead beside him, the other staggers, with its neck slashed. Beneath the design is engraved: "If I had Power, Id kill 20 in an Hour."Behind, red-coats on horses with drawn swords are indicated among clouds of smoke. Behind and on the left a large square house is on fire, flames coming from the windows."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 22 x 16 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1780
Etchings England London 1780
Material: etching with roulette ;
Subject (Name): Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic): Gordon Riots, 1780
Military uniforms
British
Geese
Subjects: Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Gordon Riots, 1780
Military uniforms > British > 18th century
Geese
England > 1780
England > London > 1780

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