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C1814
The Bull and the Bantam
Artist:
William Holland
John Bull, a sailor, and with the head of a bull, capers triumphantly, hands on hips, singing, “Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves.” On one horn is spiked a little Gallic cock, with the head of Napoleon, in profile to … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Bull and the Bantam
Date:
C1814
Artist:
William Holland
Condition:
Small tear and smudges along right hand side margin and in sky, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Etching with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
240mm
x 345mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1814
Description:
John Bull, a sailor, and with the head of a bull, capers triumphantly, hands on hips, singing, “Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves.” On one horn is spiked a little Gallic cock, with the head of Napoleon, in profile to the right, saying with an agonized expression, “O dear Mr Bull – take me off your horn,- and I’ll never crow – again, believe me.” John, who is paunchy, wears a short jacket, striped shirt, and striped trousers with buckled shoes. Under his right arm is a cudgel.
Reference: British Museum J,3.6
