Detail View: JCB Political Cartoons: ENGELSCH NIEUWS. [English news]
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Accession number:
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8896
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Title:
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ENGELSCH NIEUWS. [English news]
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Place:
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[Amsterdam]
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Date:
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[1780]
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Image technique:
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Engraving
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Image dimensions:
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22.3 x 31.8 cm. (plate mark), on sheet 39 x 55 cm.
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Narrative description:
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English violations of Dutch maritime sovereignty as perceived by the Dutch. The Gordon Riots in London (June, 1780). A Dutch theory was that the riots were instigated by England's enemies. Images include: winged Fame; George III, King of Great Britain; George, Lord Gordon; Gordon Riots; Holland as a lion; liberty cap; Mercury as Commerce; Frederick, Lord North, Earl of Guilford; Eye of Providence; William Petty, Earl Shelburne; Victory; naval battle.
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References:
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BM 5722
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Notes:
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Letterpress explanation, 1-7, below image. JCB copy 2 is uncolored (accession # 31622).
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Subject:
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European political scene
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Normalized date:
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1780
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