Liberty triumphant, or The downfall of oppression [engraving]
1774
P&E L1999F460
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Title
Liberty triumphant, or The downfall of oppression [engraving]
Published
[London] [1774-1775?]
Description
1 print ; 25 x 36 cm. ; matted 27 x 36 cm.
Call Number
P&E L1999F460
Note
Illustrates the Boston Tea Party that took place on the night of December 16, 1773, when 342 chests of tea belonging to the East India Company were thrown into Boston harbor by patriots.
The action takes place on a map, with the coast of North America to the right and England on the left. Britannia, at upper left, is saddened by the conduct of the rebellious colonists, and voices her distress to the genis of Britain, a winged figure with a spear, standing to her right. Beneath her feet are two groups: to the right are her ministers, chained and led by the all-powerful Lord North who is dominated by the devil; and to the left the East India Company merchants complaining about the destruction of their tea. On the other shore is America, represented as an Indian princess, armed with bow and arrow, supported by her braves, representing the Sons of Liberty. Below them are a group of Tories, who lament the loss of their income and political influence as a result of the boycott of British goods. At the top right, the Goddess of Liberty, holding a pole topped with a liberty cap, discusses the ardor of the colonial efforts with the figure of Fame, sitting on a cloud.
The title appears above the print and at the bottom is a numbered listing of the individuals and groups shown in the drawing. The plate mark is visible. It is framed in a simple 1" mahogony frame with white mat.
This print was displayed in an exhibition at Anderson House titled "Rhode Island in the American Revolution." from October 17, 2000 to April 30, 2001. It was displayed again from May 14 - September 30, 2002 as part an exhibit titled: Worth a thousand words: satirical prints, caricatures, and political incorrectness in the Age of Reason."
See case file for transparencies.
Digitized image available, see URL
The action takes place on a map, with the coast of North America to the right and England on the left. Britannia, at upper left, is saddened by the conduct of the rebellious colonists, and voices her distress to the genis of Britain, a winged figure with a spear, standing to her right. Beneath her feet are two groups: to the right are her ministers, chained and led by the all-powerful Lord North who is dominated by the devil; and to the left the East India Company merchants complaining about the destruction of their tea. On the other shore is America, represented as an Indian princess, armed with bow and arrow, supported by her braves, representing the Sons of Liberty. Below them are a group of Tories, who lament the loss of their income and political influence as a result of the boycott of British goods. At the top right, the Goddess of Liberty, holding a pole topped with a liberty cap, discusses the ardor of the colonial efforts with the figure of Fame, sitting on a cloud.
The title appears above the print and at the bottom is a numbered listing of the individuals and groups shown in the drawing. The plate mark is visible. It is framed in a simple 1" mahogony frame with white mat.
This print was displayed in an exhibition at Anderson House titled "Rhode Island in the American Revolution." from October 17, 2000 to April 30, 2001. It was displayed again from May 14 - September 30, 2002 as part an exhibit titled: Worth a thousand words: satirical prints, caricatures, and political incorrectness in the Age of Reason."
See case file for transparencies.
Digitized image available, see URL
Indexed In
Joan D. Dolmetsch. Rebellion and reconciliation, 31
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