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Synopsis

The english lion dismembered 1757 (circa) a satirical print depicting the dismemberment of the british empire, represented by a lion. satire on the ineffective conduct of the seven years war. the british lion has lost a foot labelled 'minorca' and the french cock is tearing up the union flag; two frenchman discuss their aim to acquire british colonies in north america as well. the lord mayor of london and aldermen deliver a petition for an inquiry into the loss of minorca and are met with evasive responses from courtiers or ministers; hanoverian mercenaries are confronted by three countrymen who complain at the absence of a local militia which they blame on landowners fear for their game ('hares & partridges'). on the left, admiral byng, in fetters, addresses his court martial. the bottom margin reads: the english lion dismember'd/ or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the loss of minorca with ad:l b.. gs plea before his examiners. british resentment or the french fairly coopt at louisbourg. english 1755 satirical cartoon celebrating and encouraging the british to take up arms against france in north america, and lampooning france' waning power during the buildup of what would become the french and indian war (1754 - 1763). printed for t. bowles in st. pauls church yard, & jno. bowles & son, in cornhil date: 1755. sepbr. 25

Item Description

ORIGINAL ENGRAVINGS. Engraver John June. After work by Louis Peter Boitard (d. 1758) both images have been printed on the same A2 size Wove paper. Very good condition.