The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America

Item Information

Title:
The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America
Description:
An American Indian rushes into the arms of Britannia while a Spaniard and Frenchman try to keep her away. A Dutchman looks on to see who will win the struggle. Catherine the Great had offered to mediate and this artist obviously hoped something would come of it.
Artist:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783
Name on Item:
Pub. by T. Colley.
Date:
[ca. May 1782]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 5859 - BM 6815 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
International relations
Hugging
Britannia (Symbolic character)
Indians of North America
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Extent:
1 print : engraving, hand colored ; 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w840s
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
London : Published by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
References: British Museum number 5989. American Revolution in Drawings and Prints number 820.
Accession #:
11_03_000047