Extirpation of the plagues of Egypt, destruction of revolutionary crocodiles, or, The British hero cleansing [the] mouth of [the] Nile [graphic]Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[6 October 1798]eng"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 catalogueTitle etched below image.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: Victories: Nelson's victory in the battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798 -- Explosions -- Weapons: clubs -- Egypt: pyramids -- Alexandria -- Amputees -- Military uniforms: admiral's uniform.1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 26.2 x 36.6 cm, on sheet 29.3 x 40.8 cm.Mounted on leaf 68 of volume 4 of 12.