King George III analysing the residue from a large glass retort containing a small figure; representing the English view of Napoleon. Coloured aquatint by T. West, 1803.
- West, Temple, approximately 1740-1783.
- Date:
- July 1803
- Reference:
- 12196i
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The King says: "I think I can now pretty well ascertain the ingredients of which this insect is composed - viz, - ambition, and self sufficiency, two parts - forgetfulness, one part - some light invasion froth on the surface and a prodigious quantity of fretful passion and conceited arrogance in the residue!!"
Publication/Creation
[London] (Cockspur Street, Pall Mall) : W. Holland, July 1803.
Physical description
1 print : aquatint and etching, with watercolour ; platemark 34.7 x 24.5 cm
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A British chymist analizing a Corsican earth worm!!
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VIII, London 1947, no. 10031
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12196i
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