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James Gillray
1756-1815
Neithe [sic] war nor peace! : the astonishing coalition.
[London] : Pub 9th March 1783 by H Humphrey No 51 New Bond Street, [1783]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.373
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[London] : Pub 9th March 1783 by H. Humphrey No 51 New Bond Street, [1783]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Attributed to Gillray by George and Wright; BM online catalog reattributes the print to George Dance.
Companion print to George 6187.
Summary:
On the right, rising from the clouds are Charles Fox and Edmund Burke, both gesticulating violently in their attack on the "Preliminary Articles of Peace" (with the United States). Joining them is Lord North in the foreground, his left arm raised. He is interrupted in his speech by a barking dog appearing from under the scroll listing the articles. On the left in the background, Cornwall, the Speaker, overlooks the floor.
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