The parricide. A sketch of modern patriotism

The parricide. A sketch of modern patriotism

Item Information

Title:
The parricide. A sketch of modern patriotism
Description:
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 time. It is simply a vituperative attack on America and those ministers who supported America.
Date:
[1776]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 5284 - BM 5476 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Opposition (Political science)
Patriotism
Parricide
Violence
Britannia (Symbolic character)
Indians of North America
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Camden, Charles Pratt, Earl, 1714-1794
Places:
England
Extent:
1 print : engraving, with some stipple engraving ; 4 3/4 x 7 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w7866
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
[London]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Engraved for the Westminster Magazine.
References: British Museum number 5334. American Revolution in Drawings and Prints number 700.
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Accession #:
11_03_000012