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1. Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britania [sic] [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- [n.d.]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
- Collection Title:
- The political and humourous works of Thomas Rowlandson, 1774-1825
- Container / Volume:
- Vol. 1 (Box 1 of 2) | Folder I-22b
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- Prints & Photographs
- Abstract:
- "Design in an oval. Used as a frontispiece to second edition (1785) of 'The Westminster Election' and probably designed for it. Britannia seated on a throne (right) raised on three steps holds out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire who is led towards her by the draped figures of Liberty (left) holding the staff and cap of Liberty, and Fame (right) with her trumpet. The British lion lies at Britannia's feet (right) looking over its shoulder at the Duchess."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Alternative Title:
- Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britannia
- Description:
- Frontispiece to: Hartley, J. History of the Westminster election. London : Printed for the editors, and sold by J. Debrett ..., 1785., Printmaker and date of publication from Grego., Temporary local subject terms: British Lion -- Personifications: Liberty -- Fame -- Cap of Liberty -- Staff of Liberty -- Musical instruments: Trumpets -- Laurel wreaths -- Thrones -- Ships., Title etched below image., and Two lines of quoted text below title: "She smiles - infused with a fortitude from Heaven"! Vide Shakespears Tempest.
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer,--Duchess of Devonshire,--1757-1806--Caricatures and cartoons., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Riviere & Son Binding.
- Subject (Topic):
- Britannia (Symbolic character),--depicted.
- Collection Created:
- London
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britania [sic] [graphic].