Title devised by cataloger. Printed on one sheet with: A mis-fire at the Constitution. Originally printed on a separate sheet and included with a set of eight satirical portraits published in May 1794 in which the members of the Opposition are travestied as French republicans. The sheet was cut along the lower edge of the cap in order to place it on the head of each of the portrayed politicians. Cf. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., nos. 8450-7. Variant state of No. 8449 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6. Temporary local subject terms: Sans culottes -- French Revolution. Mounted to 49 x 34 cm.
Provenance
Alfred Bowditch Collection; December 1966;
Extent
1 print : plate mark 12.7 x 21 cm, on sheet 49 x 33 cm