Contest between England and Spain for the dominion of the seas, 1790 [graphic].

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Description

Title
Contest between England and Spain for the dominion of the seas, 1790 [graphic].
Contributor
Wigstead, Henry, attributed name.
Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher.
Published / Created
May 8, 1790.
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Pubd. by William Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street
Abstract

"A pugilistic contest between George III (left) and Charles IV of Spain (right), standing waist-deep in the sea. Each wears a crown, but that of Charles falls from his head. George III says, "Another thump in the bread basket will do your business, Whiskerando!" Each has a backer: behind George is Neptune, holding his trident and crowned with sea-weed; he extends his left arm, saying, "Bravo! my Son, make him feel the dominion of the Seas is thine and shall be so for ever." That of Spain is the Pope wearing his robes and triple crown, and holding his crozier to which two keys are attached. Fame emerges from clouds above Neptune, blowing her trumpet and holding a laurel wreath above George III's head. The two kings and Neptune are nude."--British Museum online catalogue

Description
Title etched below image.
Attributed in the British Museum catalogue to H.W.: possibly either Henry Wigstead or William Holland.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher's advertisement above the image: In Holland's exhibition rooms may be seen the largest collection of humorous prints. Admittance one shilling.
Watermark: fleur-de-lis on crowned shield with a monogram WC below.
Provenance
John Bull Prints; 23 April 1984;
Extent
1 print : sheet 24 x 34 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
790.05.08.01

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Etchings England London 1790
Material
etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Charles IV, King of Spain, 1748-1819
Pius VI, Pope, 1717-1799
Subject (Topic)
Neptune
Clergy
Popes
Crowns
Trumpets
Angels
Fights
Subjects
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
Charles IV, King of Spain, 1748-1819 > Caricatures and cartoons
Pius VI, Pope, 1717-1799 > Caricatures and cartoons
Neptune (Roman deity)
Clergy
Popes
Crowns
Trumpets
Angels
Fights
England > 1790
England > London > 1790

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Identifiers

Orbis Record
7745958
Object ID (OID)
15950059

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