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[Britannia attacked by her enemies]

[Britannia attacked by her enemies]

Print shows Britannia and the British lion being attacked from the left by a Dutchman, a Spaniard, and a Frenchman, and from the right by a Native woman representing America. Illus. in: The new, comprehensive ... More

Excise inquisition erecting by English slaves under the scourge of their task-masters the excise officers, British Cartoon Print

Excise inquisition erecting by English slaves under the scourge of the...

A British satire on an attempt by William Pitt and George Rose to transfer to excise law certain import duties; standing in opposition is Edward Thurlow. The central image shows Britannia, wrapped in a blanket ... More

The colonies reduced ; Its companion

The colonies reduced ; Its companion

Two cartoons. The upper cartoon, "The colonies reduced," shows Britannia seated with arms and legs (labeled Pennsyl, New York, New Eng, and Virg) cut off. The lower cartoon, "Its companion," shows France defend... More

The able doctor, or American swallowing the bitter draught

The able doctor, or American swallowing the bitter draught

The fair Indian damsel America held down by Lord Mansfield while Lord North forces tea down her throat. Boston is cannonaded in the background. Published the day after the Boston Port Bill closed Boston's port ... More

Horrors of the Irish-union. Botheration of poor Pat - or - a whisper across the Channel

Horrors of the Irish-union. Botheration of poor Pat - or - a whisper a...

Britannia, buxom and beneficent, sits on one side of the "Irish Channel." On a smaller piece of ground stands Pat, his hands deep in his coat pockets, looking sideways towards Britannia. She sits with her shiel... More

The new country dance, as dance at C****. July the 30th, 1766

The new country dance, as dance at C****. July the 30th, 1766

Satire on George III's court (the king plays the fiddler). Wilkes is carried off by a witch as he relieves himself on Lord Bute. Pitt talks with a half-naked Indian representing America and the devil dances wit... More

Johann Martin Will - Die wage der mache ... La balance de la puissance.

Johann Martin Will - Die wage der mache ... La balance de la puissance...

Print shows Justice holding a scale on which Britannia outweighs a Spaniard, a Frenchman, America (represented by a Native wearing a feathered headdress), and a Dutchman. Includes legend corresponding to number... More

Wilkes, and Liberty--A New Song - Public domain  engraving

Wilkes, and Liberty--A New Song - Public domain engraving

A broadside comprising an engraving printed above two columns of verse in letterpress. The former represents two groups; in one the Earl of Bute, armed with a dagger, tears away the robe of the fainting Britann... More

The deplorable state of America or sc--h government

The deplorable state of America or sc--h government

Britannia opens Pandora's Box (the Stamp Act) while Liberty is repressed by a thistle representing Lord Bute, or "Scotch Government." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Magna Britania her colonies reduc'd.

Magna Britania her colonies reduc'd.

Britannia seated with arms and legs (labeled Pennsyl, New York, New Eng, and Virg) cut off. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

[Britannia, full-length portrait, left profile, seated, holding olive branch in right hand and staff topped with liberty cap in left hand] / G.B. Cipriani inv. ; F. Bartolozzi sculp.

[Britannia, full-length portrait, left profile, seated, holding olive ...

Illus. in: Continued corruption, standing armies, and popular contents considered ... / William Bollan. London : Printed by J. Almon, 1768, frontispiece. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and p... More

The lord god omnipotent reigneth - let all the earth rejoice! / P. Revere.

The lord god omnipotent reigneth - let all the earth rejoice! / P. Rev...

Print shows Britannia, wearing crown, seated on a throne and Liberty seated at her feet; behind them, to the left, two ships collide in storm-tossed seas, and on a cloud above them are two angels, the one on th... More

Wide o'er the ocean while Britannia reigns / Bonnor, del. et sculp.

Wide o'er the ocean while Britannia reigns / Bonnor, del. et sculp.

Print shows a Roman soldier guiding Britannia, with key in hand, to a temple, the crests of France and Spain lie on the ground before her, and at her side a cherub carries her shield and lance. Illus. in: The ... More

Paul Revere - [Britannia frees the dove of peace]

Paul Revere - [Britannia frees the dove of peace]

Newspaper masthead illustration showing Britannia freeing the dove of peace. Illus. in: The Boston Gazette, and Country Journal, no. 769 (1770 January 1), title page. Published in: The American Revolution in d... More

Britain, America, at length be friends ...

Britain, America, at length be friends ...

Print shows America, as a Native woman, shaking hands with Britannia with the goddess Concord standing between them holding a globe and an olive branch. Ships in a busy port are in the background, and a lion, l... More

The Whitehall pump. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

The Whitehall pump. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Britis...

Print shows Lord North pumping water from a water fountain topped with the head of George III onto the prostrate bodies of Britannia and a Native figure representing America. Several ministers and judges look o... More

Virtual representation, 1775 - A drawing of a group of men in historical clothing

Virtual representation, 1775 - A drawing of a group of men in historic...

Bute aims a blunderbuss at an American gentleman with a club while Britannia falls into "the Pit Prepared for Others." In the background, Roman Catholic Quebec sits serenely on the hill while "the English Prote... More

Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...

Frontispiece - when fell debate & civil wars shall cease ...

Print shows an allegorical scene with three female figures, seated on the left is America, standing center, on clouds, is Peace holding an olive branch in her right hand raised toward an airy "Temple of Commerc... More

Virtual representation, 1775. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

Virtual representation, 1775. Book illustration from Library of Congre...

Print shows Lord Bute aiming a blunderbuss at a man representing colonial America; a member of Parliament, pointing at the American, tells Bute "I give you that man's money for my use", to which the American re... More

The blessed effects of venality, British Cartoon Print

The blessed effects of venality, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a man, possibly George III, chopping a leg "Commons" of a three-legged stool, "Lords" and "Privy Council" being the other two legs, which may represent the Parliament and its openness to corruption,... More

The parricide. A sketch of modern patriotism

The parricide. A sketch of modern patriotism

An Indian maiden, America, directed by Wilkes, stabs a half-clothed Britannia, who is also being attacked by Camden's lion. Cresswell comments that this lacks the humor found in most English cartoons at the tim... More

Review of the York Regiment / P. Canon delt. ; T. Parson sct., British Cartoon Print

Review of the York Regiment / P. Canon delt. ; T. Parson sct., British...

Print shows William Markham, Archbishop of York speaking to Britannia while gesturing toward British troops wearing clerical bands and low-brimmed hats, he says, "Madam a noble Corps, True and Staunch Friends t... More

[Emblematical print adapted to the times], British Cartoon Print

[Emblematical print adapted to the times], British Cartoon Print

Print shows Britannia conferring with Neptune over the upstart America; they sit on the shore, presumably of England, and point to a man seated on the opposite shore holding a striped flag with 26 (13 white and... More

E of Chatham, Head and Shoulders Portrait

E of Chatham, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows William Pitt, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile; in oval with allegorical scene in lower foreground showing Britannia seated, leaning against her shield, an owl and caduceus on the ground i... More

Britannia crown'd by virtue, tramples on Tyranny & Oppression. In the distance, the defeat of the Spanish Armada J. Lodge sc

Britannia crown'd by virtue, tramples on Tyranny & Oppression. In the ...

Print shows the symbolic figure "Britannia" trampling two male figures identified as "Tyranny" and "Oppression" as the winged figure of the Greek goddess Arete, representing "Virtue", places a crown on her head... More

Britania [sic] and her daughter - a song, British Cartoon Print

Britania [sic] and her daughter - a song, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Britannia standing on the left poised with her spear and shield for battle, on the right America (represented by a female Native with feathered headdress) is standing between a Spaniard and a French... More

Argus. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

Argus. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Pri...

Print shows George III seated in a chair asleep, on the left stands a judge (possibly the Earl of Mansfield) with his left hand on the crown, behind the throne stands the Earl of Bute, speaking to Mansfield, he... More

Freedom, peace, plenty, all in vain advance ...

Freedom, peace, plenty, all in vain advance ...

Print shows Britannia carrying a staff topped with a liberty cap and followed by attendants from a temple in the background on the right, advancing over weapons and a shield decorated with fleur-de-lis and a pa... More

By his majestys royal letters patent - the new invented method of punishing state criminals, British Cartoon Print

By his majestys royal letters patent - the new invented method of puni...

Print shows Britannia drawn and quartered at a crossroad by ropes attached to three horses, one labeled "Tyranny" racing down the road "to America", another labeled "Venality" racing down the road "to Spain", a... More

Labour in vain or let them tug & be da--nd

Labour in vain or let them tug & be da--nd

Print shows Neptune, the British lion, Britannia, and a British sailor on a piece of land labeled "England" laughing derisively at a Dutchman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard, and a partly draped Native woman wearing a... More

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America

An American Indian rushes into the arms of Britannia while a Spaniard and Frenchman try to keep her away. A Dutchman looks on to see who will win the struggle. Catherine the Great had offered to mediate and thi... More

Wonders wonders wonders & wonders - dedicated to the wonderfull wonderfull wonderer

Wonders wonders wonders & wonders - dedicated to the wonderfull wonder...

Print shows Britannia and America, several British ministers, and King George III, they appear as couples shaking hands, except for the central figure of three. Standing on the left is Britannia with the Britis... More

Britania's assassination, or -- the republican amusement, British Cartoon Print, James Gillray

Britania's assassination, or -- the republican amusement, British Cart...

Print shows members of the new ministry, among them, Fox, Wilkes, Dunning, Richmond, Burke, and Keppel, dismantle a statue of Britannia; they are prevented from doing further damage by Thurow and Mansfield who ... More

Dominion of the sea, British Cartoon Print

Dominion of the sea, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Britannia in a boat with a fox on the prow at anchor in "Portland Road"; she is holding a staff with the banner of St. George and the British flag, and an olive branch in her right hand, her shield ... More

Mrs. General Washington, bestowing thirteen stripes on Britania, British Cartoon Print

Mrs. General Washington, bestowing thirteen stripes on Britania, Briti...

Print shows George Washington wearing a dress about to whip Britannia with 13 lashes as three men representing Spain, France, and Holland urge him on. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Di... More

Le grande Bretagne mutilé Das verstümmelte Britanien., British Cartoon Print

Le grande Bretagne mutilé Das verstümmelte Britanien., British Cartoon...

Print shows the head and torso of Britannia chained to a hillside, her arms and legs, representing the American colonies, have been cut off and lie on the ground before her; a sailor in chains stands among arti... More

In the background is Admiral Rodney's engagement with Count de Grasse ... / Harrison invt. ; Goldar del. et sc.

In the background is Admiral Rodney's engagement with Count de Grasse ...

Caption continues: Washington & Rochambeau's advantage over the English army, shews the injustice, fate & uncertainty of war. The glorious rays from providence over Rodney's fleet bring peace and plenty to Bri... More

Secret influence directing the new P_L_T, Thomas Rowlandson

Secret influence directing the new P_L_T, Thomas Rowlandson

King George III. is complacently seated on his throne; once more reassured on the subject of his Parliament, he is remarking, with self-congratulation, 'I trust we have got such a Parliament as we wanted.' Secr... More

Washington giving the laws to America

Washington giving the laws to America

Print shows an elderly man, representing George Washington, seated holding a stone tablet "The American Constitution." He is surrounded by allegorical figures. Britannia and her lion sit at Washington's feet. ... More

Downfal of monopoly in 1800, Thomas Rowlandson

Downfal of monopoly in 1800, Thomas Rowlandson

Death, the central figure, chases monopolizers who are in headlong flight to the left, shadowed by heavy clouds. Behind him is a statue of Britannia holding spear and cornucopia, the lion beside her dominates t... More

Physical air,-or-Britannia recover'd from a trance;-also, the patriotic courage of Sherry Andrew; & a peep thro' the fog

Physical air,-or-Britannia recover'd from a trance;-also, the patrioti...

Cartoon showing Britannia, terrified, faint, and dishevelled, sitting on the ground supported by Addington and Hawkesbury, and defended by Sheridan, a Silenus-like and ragged Harlequin. They are on the Dover co... More

The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britannia & Citizen François, British Cartoon Print

The first Kiss this Ten Years! - or - the meeting of Britannia & Citiz...

A tall, thin, French officer kissing a fat, richly dressed, seated Britannia. His hat and sword lay on the carpet. Britannia's shield and trident rest on the wall behind her chair. Above them are portraits of G... More

Physical aid - or - Britannia recoverd from a trance - also, the patriotic courage of Sherry Andrew & a peep thro ye fog

Physical aid - or - Britannia recoverd from a trance - also, the patri...

Britannia, terrified, faint, and dishevelled sits on the ground supported by Addington and Hawkesbury, and defended by Sheridan, a Silenus-like and ragged Harlequin. They are on the coast towards which are adva... More

Physical aid - or - Britannia recoverd from a trance - also, the patriotic courage of Sherry Andrew & a peep thro ye fog

Physical aid - or - Britannia recoverd from a trance - also, the patri...

Britannia, terrified, faint, and dishevelled sits on the ground supported by Addington and Hawkesbury, and defended by Sheridan, a Silenus-like and ragged Harlequin. They are on the coast towards which are adva... More

An exact representation of the principal banners and triumphal car, which conveyed Sir Frances Burdett to the Crown and Anchor Tavern on Monday June 29th, 1807 - dedicated to the 5134 independent electors of Westminster, British Cartoon Print

An exact representation of the principal banners and triumphal car, wh...

Print shows three men with banners leading a four-horse team drawing a carriage with a statue of Britannia holding a staff topped with a liberty cap, two fasces on a low platform, and Sir Frances Burdett sittin... More

Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gillray

Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gill...

After the title: 'Vide. An Afternoon Nap, after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner.' The five chief members of the Cabinet sleep round a small round table on which are punch-bowl (decorated with the Royal Arms)... More

Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gillray

Delicious dreams - castles in the air - glorious prospects, James Gill...

After the title: 'Vide. An Afternoon Nap, after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner.' The five chief members of the Cabinet sleep round a small round table on which are punch-bowl (decorated with the Royal Arms)... More

The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral commissioners! / G. Cruikshank sculp., British Cartoon Print

The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the...

Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) attacking a hydra representing the property tax. At tail of the monster Mr. Tierney tells Britannia to rise. In the background, Liverpool, the R... More

But soon as approaching the land,

But soon as approaching the land,

Print shows a British slave owner with two slaves kneeling before him whom he was about to whip; Britannia appears with the radiant glow of a goddess, causing the man to drop his whip. Includes four lines from ... More

John Leech - Design for the new postage envelopes Leech

John Leech - Design for the new postage envelopes Leech

Print shows a comical Britannia seated on a small island, with her arms outstretched, and the British Lion standing before her; from her outstretched arms fly postmen delivering messages in all directions; on t... More

The Queen's own! Wimbledon style!! C.M. Vergnes 1875

The Queen's own! Wimbledon style!! C.M. Vergnes 1875

Print shows a female figure representing Britannia holding in her right hand a silver cup labeled "Britannia Metal", known as the "Wimbledon Cup", and with her left hand the British flag, the "Elcho Shield" han... More

Puck magazine cover - Ireland's evil genius / F. Graetz.

Puck magazine cover - Ireland's evil genius / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows "Britannia" standing on the left, holding "Concessions to Ireland" and "Hibernia" standing on the right in a militant pose; between them is a nasty looking man with two "Dynamite" bombs slung... More

Help wanted / C.J. Taylor. - Victorian era public domain image

Help wanted / C.J. Taylor. - Victorian era public domain image

Print shows an elderly woman as Britannia standing at the "European Intelligence Office" seeking help from a group of women, labeled "Italy, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Spain, [and] La France" and one unidentified... More

Carolingian The new aspirant / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Carolingian The new aspirant / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows a scruffy man labeled "Russia" carrying a rope and attempting to set a ladder against a pillar labeled "Supremacy" topped with a statue of "Britannia"; at the base of the pillar is a pile of fallen ... More

A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace for all time

A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace...

Poster showing personifications of America (Columbia and Uncle Sam) and Great Britain (Britannia and John Bull) holding hands in friendship, with vignettes of naval battles. Copyright by the Donaldson Litho Co.... More

After many years / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image

After many years / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows Britannia and Columbia shaking hands from the bows of British and American battleships; dark clouds behind Britannia are labeled "Eastern Question" and behind Columbia are the dark clouds of war lab... More

"Tempora mutantur," etc. / K. - Public domain dedication image

"Tempora mutantur," etc. / K. - Public domain dedication image

Print shows Columbia and Britannia placing laurel wreaths at a monument for Thomas F. Bayard that states "Bayard who earnestly fought to promote good feeling between England and the United States and for which ... More

The duty of great nations / Keppler.

The duty of great nations / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull attempting to reassure Uncle Sam that the storm clouds labeled "Philippine Complications" blowing in from the right will soon pass; he gestures toward a monument labeled "Civilization" car... More

Japan makes her début under Columbia's auspices / Keppler.

Japan makes her début under Columbia's auspices / Keppler.

Print shows Columbia introducing "Japan" to Britannia as a group of women labeled "Russia, Turkey, Italy, Austria, Spain, [and] France" gather around, with Minerva is sitting on the left; a woman labeled "China... More

When the war is over / Keppler.

When the war is over / Keppler.

Illustration shows Britannia standing with an injured landowner and an African man, showing them a view of the future when "Enlightened Government" comes to South Africa after the Boer War is over. Illus. in: ... More

Caricature, A flirtation / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A flirtation / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Illustration showing Britannia wearing a robe decorated with shamrocks, an armor breastplate, helmet, and with a large sword at her side, wooing an Irish man sitting in a chair. Caption: Britannia I love you ... More

From the Cape to Cairo / Keppler.

From the Cape to Cairo / Keppler.

Illustration shows Britannia carrying a large white flag labeled "Civilization" with British soldiers and colonists behind her, advancing on a horde of natives, one carrying a flag labeled "Barbarism". Caption... More

The nation is fighting for its life. All men should enrol for national service / Bradbury, Agnew & Co., Ltd., London.

The nation is fighting for its life. All men should enrol for national...

Poster showing Britannia waving a flag, "National service." Caption: Who follows? Reproduced by special permission of the Proprietors of "Punch."

Remember Scarborough! Enlist now / E. Kemp-Welch 1914 ; printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow, Middlesex.

Remember Scarborough! Enlist now / E. Kemp-Welch 1914 ; printed by Dav...

Poster showing Britannia, carrying the British flag, leading citizens from a pastoral landscape toward a city in flames.

Church army hut day, Wednesday, April 18. Recreation huts urgently needed on all fronts. £100,000 required. Please buy a flag. Give a donation. Offer your service. A national work / Ernest Hasseldine 1917 ; David Allen & Sons Ld. Harrow..

Church army hut day, Wednesday, April 18. Recreation huts urgently nee...

Poster showing Britannia, who points to a Church Army Recreation Hut surrounded by soldiers, near a battlefield. Founder & Hon. Chief Secretary: Prebendary Carlile, D.D., Marble Arch, W.1.

The Great monster, Republican, having traversed great part of Europe--but see Britania [sic] and roused her lion to give this monster, a proper reception, British Cartoon Print

The Great monster, Republican, having traversed great part of Europe--...

Political cartoon showing France as a monster, with one foot on Switzerland, facing Britannia with lion, saying, "All de nations in Europe has accepted de liberty, la François - ... We will come and plant the t... More

The Great monster, Republican, having traversed great part of Europe--but see Britania [sic] and roused her lion to give this monster, a proper reception, British Cartoon Print

The Great monster, Republican, having traversed great part of Europe--...

Political cartoon showing France as a monster, with one foot on Switzerland, facing Britannia with lion, saying, "All de nations in Europe has accepted de liberty, la François - ... We will come and plant the t... More

The colonies reduced - its companion, British Cartoon Print

The colonies reduced - its companion, British Cartoon Print

Print shows two illustrations on a single sheet, on the top, Britannia, as the Roman general Belisarius, is dismembered, her torso leaning against a globe with a banner "Date Obolum Belli Sario" (give a penny f... More

The colonies reduced - its companion, British Cartoon Print

The colonies reduced - its companion, British Cartoon Print

Print shows two illustrations on a single sheet, on the top, Britannia, as the Roman general Belisarius, is dismembered, her torso leaning against a globe with a banner "Date Obolum Belli Sario" (give a penny f... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

The ballance [sic] of power / RS [monogram].

The ballance [sic] of power / RS [monogram].

British cartoon shows a scale on which Britannia outweighs a Frenchman, a Spaniard, America (represented by a Native woman wearing a feathered headdress), and a Dutchman. Includes ten lines of verse.

The ballance [sic] of power / RS [monogram].

The ballance [sic] of power / RS [monogram].

British cartoon shows a scale on which Britannia outweighs a Frenchman, a Spaniard, America (represented by a Native woman wearing a feathered headdress), and a Dutchman. Includes ten lines of verse.

Shelb---ns sacrifice / invented by Cruelty ; engraved by Dishonor., British Cartoon Print

Shelb---ns sacrifice / invented by Cruelty ; engraved by Dishonor., Br...

Print shows Lord Shelburne watching Natives slaughter loyalists in America; Britannia, with raised spear, attacks Shelburne. Caption continues: Or the recommended Loyalists, a faithful representation of a trag... More

Shelb---ns sacrifice / invented by Cruelty ; engraved by Dishonor., British Cartoon Print

Shelb---ns sacrifice / invented by Cruelty ; engraved by Dishonor., Br...

Print shows Lord Shelburne watching Natives slaughter loyalists in America; Britannia, with raised spear, attacks Shelburne. Caption continues: Or the recommended Loyalists, a faithful representation of a trag... More

An hieroglyphycal epistle from [Britannia toe] Admiral [Rodney], British Cartoon Print

An hieroglyphycal epistle from [Britannia toe] Admiral [Rodney], Briti...

Print shows a rebus letter from Britannia to Admiral Rodney. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no.5658 Forms part of: British Cartoon Pr... More

An hieroglyphycal epistle from [Britannia toe] Admiral [Rodney], British Cartoon Print

An hieroglyphycal epistle from [Britannia toe] Admiral [Rodney], Briti...

Print shows a rebus letter from Britannia to Admiral Rodney. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no.5658 Forms part of: British Cartoon Pr... More

Britannia between death and the doctor's / Js Gillray inv. & fect., British Cartoon Print

Britannia between death and the doctor's / Js Gillray inv. & fect., Br...

A faint Britannia seated on bed with three "doctors," William Pitt kicking Henry Addington and stepping on Charles James Fox. The figure of death, with Napoleon's head, strides from behind bed curtains. Catalog... More

Britannia between death and the doctor's / Js Gillray inv. & fect., British Cartoon Print

Britannia between death and the doctor's / Js Gillray inv. & fect., Br...

A faint Britannia seated on bed with three "doctors," William Pitt kicking Henry Addington and stepping on Charles James Fox. The figure of death, with Napoleon's head, strides from behind bed curtains. Catalog... More

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by T. Colley., British Cartoon Print

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by...

Cartoon shows a Native, representing America, with a flag and liberty cap, rushing to the arms of Britannia, who holds a shield inscribed "George for Ever." A Spaniard and a Frenchman combine efforts to pull Am... More

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by T. Colley., British Cartoon Print

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by...

Cartoon shows a Native, representing America, with a flag and liberty cap, rushing to the arms of Britannia, who holds a shield inscribed "George for Ever." A Spaniard and a Frenchman combine efforts to pull Am... More

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by T. Colley., British Cartoon Print

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by...

Cartoon shows a Native, representing America, with a flag and liberty cap, rushing to the arms of Britannia, who holds a shield inscribed "George for Ever." A Spaniard and a Frenchman combine efforts to pull Am... More

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--x, 4. Kepp--ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--n, 7. Dun--i--g, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake / Colley ingrad., British Cartoon Print

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, ...

Print shows a Native woman representing America and Britannia standing in the center holding a pole topped with a liberty cap, they are joined by Benjamin Franklin, Charles James Fox, Augustus Keppel, Lord Shel... More

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--x, 4. Kepp--ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--n, 7. Dun--i--g, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake / Colley ingrad., British Cartoon Print

A political concert; the vocal parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, ...

Print shows a Native woman representing America and Britannia standing in the center holding a pole topped with a liberty cap, they are joined by Benjamin Franklin, Charles James Fox, Augustus Keppel, Lord Shel... More

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary-Power / Js. Gy. desn. et fect. pro bono publico., British Cartoon Print

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitut...

Pitt steering small boat, The Constitution, which also carries Britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "Haven of Public Happiness". They are pursued by Sheridan, Fox, and Priestley, who are sharks, do... More

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary-Power / Js. Gy. desn. et fect. pro bono publico., British Cartoon Print

Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis. or - The vessel of the Constitut...

Pitt steering small boat, The Constitution, which also carries Britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "Haven of Public Happiness". They are pursued by Sheridan, Fox, and Priestley, who are sharks, do... More

Britannias ruin, British Cartoon Print, Political Cartoon

Britannias ruin, British Cartoon Print, Political Cartoon

Print shows Britannia lamenting her present state, her shield and broken lance by her side, "What a situation am I in sold by an American & purchased by France & Spain. Oh, wheres my Pitt." Four men are standin... More

Britannias ruin. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

Britannias ruin. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British C...

Print shows Britannia lamenting her present state, her shield and broken lance by her side, "What a situation am I in sold by an American & purchased by France & Spain. Oh, wheres my Pitt." Four men are standin... More

[Britannia toe] Amer[eye]ca, British Cartoon Print, rebus

[Britannia toe] Amer[eye]ca, British Cartoon Print, rebus

Print shows a letter in the form of a rebus portraying Britannia as a mother urging her daughter America to jilt the Frenchman she is planning to marry and stop rebelling. This political satire refers to the Am... More

[Britannia toe] Amer[eye]ca, British Cartoon Print, rebus

[Britannia toe] Amer[eye]ca, British Cartoon Print, rebus

Print shows a letter in the form of a rebus portraying Britannia as a mother urging her daughter America to jilt the Frenchman she is planning to marry and stop rebelling. This political satire refers to the Am... More

Fashion before ease;--or,--a good constitution sacrificed for a fantastic form / G.W. invt. [Gillray f.], British Cartoon Print

Fashion before ease;--or,--a good constitution sacrificed for a fantas...

Cartoon showing Britannia clasping trunk of a large oak, while Thomas Paine tugs with both hands at her stay laces, his foot on her posterior. From his coat pocket protrudes a pair of scissors and a tape inscri... More

Fashion before ease;--or,--a good constitution sacrificed for a fantastic form / G.W. invt. [Gillray f.], British Cartoon Print

Fashion before ease;--or,--a good constitution sacrificed for a fantas...

Cartoon showing Britannia clasping trunk of a large oak, while Thomas Paine tugs with both hands at her stay laces, his foot on her posterior. From his coat pocket protrudes a pair of scissors and a tape inscri... More

Peace of Ghent 1814 and triumph of America / Mme. Plantou, Citizen of the United States pinxit ; Chataigner, sculpsit.

Peace of Ghent 1814 and triumph of America / Mme. Plantou, Citizen of ...

Print is allegorical reference to the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812, showing Minerva dictating the terms of peace, which Mercury delivers to Britannia and Hercules compells her to accept. Publish... More

Peace of Ghent 1814 and triumph of America / Mme. Plantou, Citizen of the United States pinxit ; Chataigner, sculpsit.

Peace of Ghent 1814 and triumph of America / Mme. Plantou, Citizen of ...

Print is allegorical reference to the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812, showing Minerva dictating the terms of peace, which Mercury delivers to Britannia and Hercules compells her to accept. Publish... More

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, British Cartoon Print

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, British Ca...

Cartoon shows Lord North, with the "Boston Port Bill" extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing "America" whose arms are... More

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, British Cartoon Print

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, British Ca...

Cartoon shows Lord North, with the "Boston Port Bill" extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing "America" whose arms are... More

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgomery Flagg 1918 ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgome...

Poster showing Uncle Sam arm-in-arm with Britannia, accompanied by a lion and an eagle. At bottom: Mass meeting [blank space].

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgomery Flagg 1918 ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgome...

Poster showing Uncle Sam arm-in-arm with Britannia, accompanied by a lion and an eagle. At bottom: Mass meeting [blank space].

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgomery Flagg 1918 ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgome...

Poster showing Uncle Sam arm-in-arm with Britannia, accompanied by a lion and an eagle. At bottom: Mass meeting [blank space].

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