Extirpation of the plagues of Egypt, destruction of revolutionary crocodiles, or, The British hero cleansing [the] mouth of [the] Nile [graphic] / Js. Gy. inv. & fect.
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Description
- Title
- Extirpation of the plagues of Egypt, destruction of revolutionary crocodiles, or, The British hero cleansing [the] mouth of [the] Nile [graphic] / Js. Gy. inv. & fect.
- Alternative Title
- British hero cleansing [the] mouth of [the] Nile
- Creator
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Contributor
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Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Nelson, Horatio Nelson,--Viscount,--1758-1805--Caricatures and cartoons. - Copyright Date
- [6 October 1798]
- Abstract
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"Nelson, in naval uniform, stands knee-deep in water, among a swarm of crocodiles which he is dispatching with a club of 'British Oak', raised in his left hand. In the hook which replaces his right hand are cords attached to barbed hooks which transfix the jaws of nine (tricolour) crocodiles. In the foreground crocodiles are contorted in death-agony, one emits tiny crocodiles in a gush of water from its jaws. Two swim off (left). One disappears with tail erect. Behind (right) the jaws of a monster larger than the others gape from the water, emitting a fiery explosion. The crocodiles are tricolour, most shed tears. In the background the Nile winds inland, tiny crocodiles are indicated swimming in its mouth. Behind are pyramids, and on the shore the buildings and columns of Alexandria."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description
- Title etched below image.
- Extent
- 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 26 x 37 cm
- Extent of Digitization
- This object has been completely digitized.
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Call Number
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 4
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
- Citation
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Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7, no. 9250
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 247
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 8174344
- Object ID (OID)
- 11823871