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VERKLARING DER STAATKUNDIGE PRINTVERBEELDING, Wegens den Staat der ENGELSCHE NATSE in 1778
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VERKLARING DER STAATKUNDIGE PRINTVERBEELDING, Wegens den Staat der ENGELSCHE NATSE in 1778

DateCa. 1780
OriginEurope, Netherlands, Holland
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etchingt with letterpress
DimensionsO: 11 1/2" X 11 3/4"; Plate: 6 3/4" X 10 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-80
DescriptionLower margin reads: "VERKLARING/ DER/ STAATKUNDIGE PRINTVERBEELDING,/ Wegens den Staat der ENGELSCHE NATSE in 1778."
Label TextA cow representing the commerce of great Britain stands passively on the sea-shore while an American with a feathered cap saws off her horns; one horn is already off and lying on the ground. A Dutchman milks the cow, looking over his shoulder with a grin. France, a foppishly-dressed Frenchman, and Spain, a don in slashed doublet and cloak, hold bowls of milk. In the foreground lies the British lion asleep, unconscious of pug-dog which stands on his back, befouling him. Behind the lion stands a plainly-dressed Englishman clasping his hands in despair. For English version see: 1960-68.