The soldier's return, or, Rare news for old England : "See the conquering hero comes."

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James Gillray
1756-1815
The soldier's return, or, Rare news for old England : "See the conquering hero comes."
hand colored engraving
image: 265 x 202 mm; plate mark: 277 x 212 mm; sheet: 287 x 225 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2751
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London : H. Humphrey, No.18 Old Bond Street, Nov'r 14th 1791
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Title from caption.

Summary: 

The Duke of York and his bride walk arm in arm, in the manner of a tramping soldier and his wife. A large bundle on his back is inscribed 'L. 300000'; he uses his sabre as a walking-stick. She is pregnant, and carries a large money-bag: 'Pin Money £50000 Pr Annm'. Behind them (left) in the distance is a castle with a flag inscribed 'Berlin'. The Duke wears regimentals with his star; the Duchess wears a simple straw hat, tilted back to show a tiara.

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