The Frogs Rejecting Their King, October 1799
Scope and Contents
Print made by: John Cawse. Lettering engraved by: F Sansom (quotation below image). Published by: S W Fores. William V retreats sleepily before five Hollanders towards the shore; a man (half length) stands below him in a boat, saying: "Run d------n ye run why dont ye run you I have a Breach made in your Stern Else". The centre figure is a fat debauched-looking woman who kicks the Stadholder, saying: "Get out you sleepy Headed dolt who wants you here? we are learning the Carmagnole Parler Francy. No more Large Breeches Sans Culottes for Ever." A Dutchman on the extreme left, holding his pipe, wears tight but tattered breeches, a sabre, tasselled boots with pointed toes, and a bonnet-rouge; he says: "Curse these tight Breeches I cant run at all now." A third Hollander spits viciously at the back of the Stadholder's head. Two others, a woman and a man, grin derisively. Frogs fawn on the Hollanders or spit at the Stadholder. In the background the sea is indicated, with the British flag flying below a French flag. Beneath the design: 'At first they regarded their Monarch with great reverence, but perceiving his tame and peacable disposition they at length treated him with the Utmost Contempt. Esops Fables.' Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: October 1799
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Language of Materials
English
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