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Recrues Angloia partant pour L'Amérique / Angliche Recruts going to America
1780-1790
Category
Prints and Maps
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1983.0098.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1983.0098.001
Object Name
Print (Etching)
Title
Recrues Angloia partant pour L'Amérique / Angliche Recruts going to America
Category
Prints and Maps
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1780-1790
Subject(s)
- Social/political commentary
- Genre scene
- Military
- Satire
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched
- Engraved
- Line engraved
Dimensions (inches)
13.9 (H) x 20.9 (W) x 11.2 (Image H) x 13.3 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.4 (H) x 53.2 (W) x 28.5 (Image H) x 33.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 12 in. (30.6 cm). Plate W: 14.3 in. (36.4 cm). Chain interval: (2.9 - 3.0 cm).
Edition Watermark
None
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Berg, Dan & Dolmetsch, Joan D. 1976 Rebellion and Reconciliation: Satirical Prints on the Revolution at Williamsburg.
• See p. 13.Book: Drakard, David. 1992 Printed English Pottery. History and Humour in the reign of George III 1760-1820.
• English varient titled "Beating up for Recruits" as print and printed on creamware: pp. 141-142, nos. 385-386, with British soldiers, one with coin bag and one with drum, before potential recruits.