Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Gillray, 1756–1815, British

Published by S. W. Fores, 1761–1838, British
Title:
The Dutch Divisions
Date:
1787
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (14 x 21.6cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image, upper center: "'Let us support the Poor Dutch!'"; upper right: "Plenipotentiary. N. 4."; upper left: "Stadt House"; center right: "'Now, I am an Absolute Monarch.'"; lower right: "Texel"; lettered below image, lower center: "The Dutch Divisions."; lower right: "Pubd. June 23d, 1787. by S. W. Fores N°.3. Piccadilly"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1074
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
caricature | caricatures | satire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42382