Putting his foot in it [graphic].

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Title: Putting his foot in it [graphic].
Contributor: McLean, T. publisher.
Published / Created: 1826.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Abstract: "A Portuguese soldier and a British soldier, facing each other, co-operatively seize Ferdinand VII, who is putting his left foot across a line dividing Spain (right) from Portugal. Each holds a musket without bayonet. The Englishman's right hand is on Ferdinand's shoulder; the Portuguese clutches one of the King's ass's ears. Ferdinand wears a crown, a long cloak, and a spiky ruff. A French officer on the extreme right makes off to the right, shocked and alarmed; he looks over his shoulder, exclaiming, Sacré dieu! le pauvre bete est attrappée."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
From British Museum online catalogue Curator's comments: The Frenchman is evidently the Marquis de Moustier, French Ambassador at Madrid, who appeared covertly to countenance Ferdinand's support of the Portuguese refugees, and was recalled in disgrace.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 25.1 x 34 cm, on sheet 27.4 x 36 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English