Print Description
Allegorical satire showing profiles of British and French royals hidden in floral and snake motifs, representing respective monarchs in a symbolic setting.
Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.
Medium: Etching on hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 18.4 x 11.2 cm (7.24 x 4.41 inch). Image size: 18.4 x 11.1 cm. (7.24 x 4.37 inch).
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning, minor defects, old folds, restored lower right corner. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SATIRE, ROYAL FAMILY, FRANCE, ENGLAND, GEORGE III, LOUIS XVI, REVOLUTION, ALLEGORY, 18TH CENTURY, ETCHING, RARE PRINT | EXPO-405 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Likely related to satirical prints published by Orme around 1794.
State: Only state.
Reference: Undescribed, similar to a print published by Orme, 1794.
Biography artist: Unknown artist; this work was published anonymously, likely as a subtle political satire during or after the French Revolution.
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