COLLECTION NAME:
JCB Political Cartoons
Accession number:
31493
Title:
MONSIEUR SNEAKING GALLANTLY INTO BREST'S SKULKING HOLE AFTER RECEIVING A PRELIMINARY SALUTATION OF BRITISH JACK TAR THE 27 OF JULY 1778.
Place:
[London]
Publisher:
Publd as the Act directs by W. Richardson No. 68 High Holborn
Date:
[1778]
Image technique:
Etching
Image dimensions:
13.7 x 19.3 cm. (image)
Narrative description:
French Alliance, February, 1778. Battle of Ushant. Despite British advantage the French fleet escaped to Brest. Images include: Britain as Jack Tar with a scourge; French sailor fleeing; British navy; French navy; sea monster.
References:
BM 5484
Subject:
American Revolution
Normalized date:
1778
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