publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.
Call Number:
Hogarth 756.03.08.01.3++ Impression 1 Box 305
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de AngleteĢre." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."
Alternative Title:
Invasion. Pl. I. France
Description:
Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards., Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner., Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France., Companion print: England. Plate 2d., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Public opinion, Eating & drinking, Clergy, Soldiers, Taverns (Inns), and War
