Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britania [sic] [graphic].

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11791318

Description

Title
Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britania [sic] [graphic].
Alternative Title
Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britannia
Creator
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer,--Duchess of Devonshire,--1757-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Riviere & Son Binding.
Published / Created
[n.d.]
Copyright Date
[25 May 1784]
Publication Place
[London]
Abstract

"Design in an oval. Used as a frontispiece to second edition (1785) of 'The Westminster Election' and probably designed for it. Britannia seated on a throne (right) raised on three steps holds out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire who is led towards her by the draped figures of Liberty (left) holding the staff and cap of Liberty, and Fame (right) with her trumpet. The British lion lies at Britannia's feet (right) looking over its shoulder at the Duchess."--British Museum online catalogue.

Description
Frontispiece to: Hartley, J. History of the Westminster election. London : Printed for the editors, and sold by J. Debrett ..., 1785.
Printmaker and date of publication from Grego.
Temporary local subject terms: British Lion -- Personifications: Liberty -- Fame -- Cap of Liberty -- Staff of Liberty -- Musical instruments: Trumpets -- Laurel wreaths -- Thrones -- Ships.
Title etched below image.
Two lines of quoted text below title: "She smiles - infused with a fortitude from Heaven"! Vide Shakespears Tempest.
Extent
1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 18.2 x 22.7 cm, on sheet 20 x 25 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Collection Title
The political and humourous works of Thomas Rowlandson, 1774-1825
Collection / Other Creator
Harvey, Francis
Collection Created
London
Container / Volume
Vol. 1 (Box 1 of 2) | Folder I-22b

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Book illustrations.
Etchings--England--London--1784.
Frontispieces.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1784.
Resource Type
Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer,--Duchess of Devonshire,--1757-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Riviere & Son Binding.
Subject (Topic)
Britannia (Symbolic character),--depicted.

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Citation
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 6599
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 1, pages 141-2

Identifiers

Orbis Record
7661680
Object ID (OID)
11791318

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