Honi soit qui mal y pense

Honi soit qui mal y pense

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Gillray, James, 1756-1815 artist
Publication:
[London] : Publisd by I. Jarvis, [1787, printed 1851?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
History, 18th Century
Security Measures
England
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A political satire of the defeat of a project for fortifying the coast of England. The print alludes to an altercation between the Duke of Richmond and the Marquis of Lansdowne. The marquis is shown in act of cramming physic (i.e. the letter "F" on a spoon) down the mouth of the seated duke. Next to them is a table on which sits a plate of letter blocks spelling "Fortification" (minus the "F" on the spoon). A map of Cherbourg hangs on the wall behind them. Two other figures of the day, one blind and groping along a wall, are shown in the background.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 32 x 46 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
engraving, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101456250 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05479
OCLC no.:
614260460
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101456250