The [ass]-headed and [cow-heart]ed ministry making the British [Lion] give up the pull [graphic].

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Title: The [ass]-headed and [cow-heart]ed ministry making the British [Lion] give up the pull [graphic].
Alternative Title: Ass-headed and cow-hearted ministry making the British Lion
Contributor: Barrow, J., active 1782-1785, publisher.
Published / Created: [8 May 1783]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by J. Barrow, May 8, 1783 White Lion Bull Stairs Surry Side Block Friars Bridge
Abstract: A harnessed lion on the left struggles to pull away from "The Pit of ruin" into which he is being pulled backwards by four other animals whose harnesses are attached to a large hook at the end of his. They represent Spain (spaniel), France (cockerel), United States (rattle snake) and Holland (pug). The lion is hindered by four disoriented donkeys representing the new ministry who yank back on his rope bridle. A two-headed eagle (possibly Russia) hovers above the pit protesting its neutrality
Description: Title from caption etched below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
A rebus with the words in the title -- ass, cow, and lion -- represented by images.
Mounted to 26 x 43 cm.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 24 x 41 cm
Language: English

Genre: Rebuses
Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Engravings England London 1783
Etchings England London 1783
Material: etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
England
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Foreign relations
Harnesses
Donkeys
Dogs
Roosters
Snakes
Lions
Eagles
Cows
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Great Britain > Foreign relations > 1760-1789
Harnesses
Donkeys
Dogs
Roosters
Snakes
Lions
Eagles
Cows
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1783
England > London > 1783

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