[George III holding the balance] [graphic].

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Title: [George III holding the balance] [graphic].
Contributor: Cornell, T, 17.
Published / Created: [6 March 1783]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. March 6th. 1783 by T. Cornell, Bruton Street
Abstract: George III, seated on a low square stool placed atop a building inscribed "St Stephens Chapel. 1783," is holding in his left hand an empty scale and pointing to its perfect balance with his right one. Below the design is the text, "I'm above all! I yet Rule the Roast [sic]! As I please the Balance shall preponderate!" It appears to refer to the King's attempts to break the North-Fox coalition after Shelburne's resignation in February 1783
Description: Title from British Museum catalogue.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 28.0 x 20 cm, on sheet 44 x 29 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Etchings England London 1783
Material: etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Great Britain
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820,
Subject (Topic): Scales
Chapels
Clothing & dress
Politics and government
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Scales
Chapels
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
England > 1783
England > London > 1783

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