Patent saddles invented solely for the ease of Boreas & Reynard [graphic].

Description

Title: Patent saddles invented solely for the ease of Boreas & Reynard [graphic].
Alternative Title: True Englishmans toast, a hard trotting horse, a porcupine saddle, a cobweb pair of breeches, for the enemies of Great Britt-an
Contributor: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [29 May 1783]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd by H Humphery, May 29, 1783 N 51 New Bond Street
Abstract: Charles Fox and Lord North follow the post sign to "St. James 5 Miles." The surface of their saddles is covered with large projecting spikes. Lord North, holding a roll signed, "Taxation" under his arm, has lost his stirrup and holds on to the saddle of his fast trotting horse with an expression of anguish. Fox behind him holds a roll signed, "Coalition." In an attempt to relieve his awkward position, he has dropped the reins and tries to support his weight by leaning on the horse's withers and rump
Description: Title from item.
Possibly a reissue of no. 6236 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Possibly by Gillray.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 249 x 352 mm, on sheet 29 x 44 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1783
Engravings England London 1783
Etchings England London 1783
Material: etching & engraving ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Horseback riding
Horses
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Horseback riding
Horses
England > 1783
England > London > 1783

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