"A stout naval officer (right) is attacked by a taller and slimmer officer (left), who siezes him by the coat and raises his cane to strike. A civilian stands between them holding back the aggressor. The stout officer, Captain Vancouver, wears an enor...
Alternative Title:
Caneing in Condiut Street, Caneing in Conduit Street, and Caning in Conduit Street
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Octr. 1st, 1796, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798 and Pitt, Thomas, Baron Camelford, 1775-1804
Subject (Topic):
Fighting, Hides & skins, Otters, Sailors, British, and Whipping
"A press-gang at work in a London street, at the end of which appears the dome of St. Paul's. A sailor (c.) strides towards the spectator, a club in his right. hand, dragging along a lean tailor, who holds up his hands in dismay. An infuriated woman (...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Octr. 15th, 1779, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
