The state spanials [sic] after the duck [graphic].

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Title: The state spanials [sic] after the duck [graphic].
Alternative Title: State spaniels after the duck
Creator: Barrow, J., active 1782-1785, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created: [28 February 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by J. Barrow Feby. 28, 1784, White Lion Bull Stairs, Surry Side Black Friars Bridge
Abstract: Seven nude men swim in a river with grassy banks, following a frightened duck they try to catch. Among them are Charles Fox and Lord North. The title refers to a favorite plebeian sport of duck hunting with spaniels
Description: Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Mounted to 25 x 37 cm.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 224 x 353 mm, on sheet 24 x 37 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching & stipple ;
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Ducks
Rivers
Swimming
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Ducks
Rivers
Swimming
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

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