The loss of Eden and Eden lost [graphic].

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Title: The loss of Eden and Eden lost [graphic].
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created: [21 December 1785]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed & publish'd 21 Dec. 1785 by W. Hinton, No. 5 Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange
Abstract: "William Eden (right) rushes towards Benedict Arnold (left) who receives him with open arms. Eden's right hand, holding a pen, is on his breast, in his left he holds out a paper inscribed 'Liberty'. From his coat-pocket three documents protrude: 'Commissn to America'; '£6,000 pr Annum', and 'Commercl Negotiator to France'. Arnold, in regimentals, wearing a hat and holding a sword in his right hand, is saying 'Liberty', his eyes turned sanctimoniously upwards. Across the design is etched: 'NB every Man has his Price Sr Robt Walpole's Politicks' ..."--British Museum online Catalogue
Description: Title etched above image.
Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Two columns of verse below image: Two patriots in the self same age was born ...
Temporary local subject terms: Military uniforms -- Officers' uniforms -- Allusion to American War -- Allusion to the Commercial Treaty with France, 1785.
Extensive notes on Arnold and Auckland in modern hand on verso of print.
Watermark: L Munn.
Provenance: Old Print Shop ; November, 1958;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25 x 35 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1785
Etchings England London 1785
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Auckland, William Eden, Baron, 1744-1814
Subjects: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 > Caricatures and cartoons
Auckland, William Eden, Baron, 1744-1814 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1785
England > London > 1785
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

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