The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].

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Title: The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].
Alternative Title: State watchman discovered by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created: 10 Dec. 1781.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by I. Jones
Abstract: "A circular design. George III (or Lord North) asleep on a sofa. He is in profile to the left, his head falling forwards, his right arm resting on the back of the sofa, his right leg extended on the sofa, his left leg on the ground. Behind the sofa stand two figures: Britannia (left) holding the cap of liberty on its staff, while her right hand rests on the back of the sofa. An oval medallion ornamented with a St. George's cross hangs from her wrist, probably respresenting the arms of the City of London. She says "Am I thus Protected?" A small man leans on the back of the sofa saying "Hollo Neighbour! what are you asleep"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Attributed to Rowlandson in the British Museum catalogue.
Place of publication from British Museum catalogue, which identifies the publisher as J. Jones of 103 Wardour Street, Soho.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 20 x 17 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1781
Etchings England London 1781
Material: etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
America.
United States
England
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic): Colonies
History
Britannia (Symbolic character)
Sleeping
Clothing & dress
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Great Britain > Colonies > America
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783
Britannia (Symbolic character)
Sleeping
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1781
England > London > 1781
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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