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The ganders addressing the lion, to have the elephant remov'd. (BM 1868,0808.5161)
Summary
The Lion (George III) sits under a canopy, holding a sceptre; on his right is a bull (John Bull), on his left an elephant (Pitt). Before him (right) stands a deputation of ganders; the foremost gander holds a paper inscribed 'We Ganders' and walks between a bear (North) on his left and a fox (Fox) on his right. The fox leads the bear by a chain which passes over the back of the gander; in his right hand is a pair of spectacles. The ganders are the supporters of the Coalition in the House of Commons. c. March 1784
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Date
1784
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
public domain
