The champion of Oakhampton attacking the hydra of Gloucester Place [graphic].Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[15 March 1809]eng"Wardle in armour with plumed helmet and floating cloak attacks with sword and shield a hydra with seven heads, all in profile, each wearing an inscribed collar. The principal head is that of the Duke of York (a flattering portrait), wearing The Collar of Corruption. The others are Bowler, Clarke, O Meara, Master Carter [the smallest], Sandon, Dr Donovan [with a pen behind his ear]. A serpent lies beside the hydra. Behind is the mouth of a cave. Below the title: Bellva Multorum es Capitum!! vide Horace [Epistles, 1. i. 76]. ('Thou art the Beast of many heads.')"--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.Sheet partially trimmed to plate mark on top edge.