Title from item., Title etched below image., Publisher's initials form monogram., Sheet trimmed to plate line., and Date of possible publication from British Museum catalogue. Reissue by a different publisher.
Publisher:
Pub. by HHumphrey, No. 18 New Bond Strt
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797., George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., and Gordon, George, Lord, 1751-1793.
"Lord Amherst in profile to the right in general's uniform rides a prancing horse, holding up a large sword, dripping with the blood of two geese, one of which lies dead beside him, the other staggers, with its neck slashed. Beneath the design is engraved: "If I had Power, Id kill 20 in an Hour."Behind, red-coats on horses with drawn swords are indicated among clouds of smoke. Behind and on the left a large square house is on fire, flames coming from the windows."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Lord Amherst on duty
Description:
Title etched above image. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Pub. accg to act June 12. 1780 by M Darly 39 Strand
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Gordon Riots, 1780, Military uniforms, British, and Geese
"Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor (Kennett, see BMSat 5688, 5689) kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left."--British Museum Catalogue
Alternative Title:
Mayor returning thanks to Lord Amherst
Description:
Title from caption in image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Reissue by a different publisher., Initials of the publisher forms a monogram., and Publication date from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pub. by H Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797. and Kennett, Brackley, d.1782.