The royal hunt, or a prospect of the year 1782

The royal hunt, or a prospect of the year 1782

Item Information

Title:
The royal hunt, or a prospect of the year 1782
Description:
Sandwich and North carouse with courtesans while an American Indian, a Frenchman, a Spaniard and a Dutchman are pulling the pillars out from under the British Empire. This print, attributed to Townshend, was considered so important that it induced the king to dismiss his ministry.
Date:
February 16, 1782
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 5859 - BM 6815 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
Government officials
Courtesans
Temples
Demolition
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Places:
England
Extent:
1 print : engraving ; 10 1/2 x 15 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w8366
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
London : Published according to Act of Parliament by R. Owen, in Fleet Street
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
References: British Museum number 5961. American Revolution in Drawings and Prints number 809.
Accession #:
11_03_000045