"In the foreground (left) is the quarter-deck of a small vessel, on which six French soldiers with ferocious gestures are taking down the British flag; a hump-backed soldier has climbed the flagstaff, and crouches with drawn sword, saying, "oh by Gar ...
Alternative Title:
Patriotick attack of the troops national and Patriotic attack of the troops national
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. July 20, 1791, by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Daggers & swords, Military uniforms, French, Sailors, and British
A French officer, wearing blue, towers above a British officer, wearing scarlet. The French officer extends his arm above the head of the British officer
"[Left image]: A stout English soldier pursues with clenched fists two French soldiers, who are emaciated 'petits-maîtres'. They wear long pigtail queues, ruffled shirts, and large top-boots. The Englishman says, "Lower your Topsails Monsieurs"; the F...
Alternative Title:
Time past
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Pub. by E. Hedges, Jany. 20, 1782, Cornhill and Pub. Jany. 20, 1782, by E. Hedges, Cornhill
Subject (Topic):
Soldiers, British, French, Wigs, Boots, Flags, Military retreats, and Kicking
Volume 1, page 9. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs. Page 115. Bunbury
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French postillion, whip in hand and wearing huge boots, is seen from behind looking over his right shoulder towards the viewer; a church is visible in the distance
Description:
Title, printmaker, and date of publication from the British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Postillions, French, Boots, Whips, and Coach drivers
Volume 1, page 9. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs. Page 115. Bunbury
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French postillion, whip in hand and wearing huge boots, is seen from behind looking over his right shoulder towards the viewer; a church is visible in the distance
Description:
Title, printmaker, and date of publication from the British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Postillions, French, Boots, Whips, and Coach drivers
"Satire: a postillion with huge boots holding his whip; a progress proof in pure etching before the addition in drypoint of the horse behind to the right."--British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1867,0309.1663
Description:
Title, printmaker, and date of publication from description of a later state in the British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Postillions, French, Boots, Coach drivers, and Whips
