The Republican Soldier!, 12 May 1798
Scope and Contents
Artist: Isaac Cruikshank. Published: S. W. Fores. Fox, in uniform, stands at attention in profile to the left, holding four muskets (or a musket with four triggers and barrels). An armlet is inscribed 'Sinew of Rebellion'. He wears a bonnet-rouge with tricolour cockade; in his belt, and very prominent on his protruding stomach, are two pistols and a dagger. At his back hang materials for arson: a knapsack inscribed 'Fire is the best Weapon you can Use - ' It is filled with sticks of combustibles. Two grenades project from a bulging breeches pocket. From his protruding lips issues a blast inscribed: 'Inflammatory Harrangues \ To stir up the People to \ Acts of Sedition \ Mutiny Treason \ Rebellion.' At his feet are two papers: 'Punctual discharge of my Duty to my Constituants [scored through and replaced by] Colleagues'; 'Remonstrance from my Constituents for non Attendance'. On the left is a broad low post on which is a placard: 'Head Quarters Craven House [scored through and replaced by] Crown and Anchor Parole Reform - Countersign - Anarchy.' Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: 12 May 1798
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Language of Materials
English
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