St. George & the dragon

Admiral Rodney is depicted vigorously attacking a large dragon which clutches his leg. The dragon's wings are decorated with fleur-de-lys and it breathes fire and frogs (alluding to Rodney's 1782 victory over the French fleet, a triumph which was not well-received by the Ministry). On the...

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Corporate Author: Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
Other Authors: Gillray, James, 1756-1815 (Printmaker)
Format: Photo
Language:English
Published: [London] : Pubd. June 13th 1782, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street, [1782]
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Call Number: ISIL:US-RPB