The English lion dismember'd or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the public expenditure

The English lion dismember'd or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the public expenditure

Item Information

Title:
The English lion dismember'd or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the public expenditure
Description:
Similar to 1756 cartoon on Minorca. Lord North carries a large sack entitled BUDGET as he drags the British lion on a chain behind him. The lion has lost one of its paws (labeled America) to an American Indian's tomahawk. The Indian says, "This limb belongs to me in spite of fate." To the rear, Burke and other members of the "Associations" prepare to intervene.
Date:
March 12, 1780
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 5548 - BM 5731 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
Economic aspects of war
Government spending policy
Lions
Indians of North America
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Places:
England
Extent:
1 print : engraving, with some stipple engraving ; 10 1/4 x 15 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w826z
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
London : Pub by E. Hedges No. 2, under the Royal Exchange Cornhill
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
This item is an imitation of BM 3547.
References: British Museum number 5649. American Revolution in Drawings and Prints number 767.
Accession #:
11_03_000032