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The Russian Bruiser Getting his Dose with his Seconds Thirds Bottle Holder etc Coming in for their Share, 30 January 1801

 Item — Box: LF104/6 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/6/43

Scope and Contents

By Isaac Cruikshank. Paul (left) and George III fight, stripped to the waist, the former's belt inscribed 'Petersburg'. Paul flinches back, hard pressed; one eye is closed with a patch inscribed 'Malta'. Behind the King (right) stands Pitt in full armour but wearing spurred modern boots over his greaves. His vizor is closed, its sharp point burlesqueing his profile. A dragon surmounts his plumed helmet, his shield is covered with the Royal Arms; in his right hand is a lance. The King says: "I say Billy, Billy - Think I can do them all - now for Petersburgh." Pitt says: "Well done my old Master you have Blocked up Malta, now dash right in to Petersburgh - as for the Other little wretches you can Easily trip up their Heels & lay them on their Backs." Paul's second and third, the Kings of Denmark and Sweden, both stripped to the waist, are on the extreme left; the former sits on the ground, exclaiming, "I wish I was safe at Copenhagen again". Gustavus IV, Adolphus, saying, "And I at Stockholm", crouches and turns as if to flee. Behind them stands the King of Prussia, in uniform, holding a bottle decorated with the Prussia eagle (incorrectly drawn); he says: "I am only Neuter, George, dont take any Side, - my Love to my Daughter [the Duchess of York]." Paul says: "Curse this George, he hits so hard I wish I had not Challenged him - why you sculking dogs why don't you come in front & stand up to him, I dont like to have all his clumsey thumps." Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 30 January 1801

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Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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