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The Triumph of Britannia

January 1, 1765

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An allegorical composition with Neptune driving the marine chariot of Britannia, decorated with portraits of naval heroes and battle in the background, representing the defeat of the French fleet by Sir Edward Hawke on November 20, 1759. The figures portrayed in rondels are George III, Sir Edward Hawke, Admiral Richard Howe, Sir Charles Saunders, Admiral Augustus Keppel, Admiral George Anson, Sir George Pocock, and Admiral Boscawen.

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Title: The Triumph of Britannia

Engraver: Simon Francis Ravenet, the elder (French, Paris 1706–1774 London)

Artist: After Francis Hayman (British, Exeter (?) 1707/08–1776 London)

Publisher: John Boydell (British, Dorrington, Shropshire 1720–1804 London)

Sitter: Admiral Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke (British, 1705–1781)

Sitter: Sir Charles Saunders (British, 1713–1775)

Sitter: Right Hon. Edward Edward Boscawen (British, 1711–1761)

Sitter: Admiral Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel (British, 1725–1786)

Sitter: Admiral Richard Howe, Earl Howe (British, 1726–1799)

Sitter: Admiral Sir George Pocock (British, 1706–1792)

Published in: London

Date: January 1, 1765

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Plate: 16 3/4 x 21 1/8 in. (42.5 x 53.7 cm)
Sheet: 17 11/16 x 22 3/4 in. (45 x 57.8 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966

Accession Number: 66.544.32

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France, 1600-1800 A.D.

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