Two men symbolising France and Spain are in charge of a dancing bear which represents England above which are two sides of a coin, two sovereigns in robes watch with amusement. Engraving, 1773.
- Date:
- [1 May 1773]
- Reference:
- 584789i
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About this work
Description
Satire on the unfounded rumours of a triple alliance between England, France and Spain in April 1773 symbolised by the three heads and three hands in the obverse and reverse of the coins. The English bear appears clumsy as it dances to a French tune
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [1 May 1773]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 11.9 x 18 cm
Lettering
The policital dancing bear. 'Music has charms to sooth a savage beast
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. V, London 1978, no. 5110
Reference
Wellcome Collection 584789i
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Location Status Access Closed stores