Four episodes in a war: John Bull at home in prosperity before the war; John Bull leaving his family and marching off to war; his family is reduced to poverty; as a gaunt, one-legged, one-eyed soldier he returns from war to his destitute family. Etching by J. Gillray.
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
- Date:
- [1830]
- Reference:
- 585523i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the false hopes, illusions and tragedies of war. This print was issued while the allies were still victorious during war with the French
Publication/Creation
[London] : [Thomas McLean], [1830]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 15.1 x 19.3 cm
Contributors
Lettering
John Bull's progress. John Bull happy. John Bull going to the wars. John Bull's property in danger. John Bull's glorious return. J.s G.y des et fecit.
Lettering below images: 'John Bull happy', 'John Bull going to the wars', 'John Bull's property in danger', 'John Bull's glorious return'
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VII., London 1942, no. 8328
Reference
Wellcome Collection 585523i
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Location Status Access Closed stores