The Closet

Anonymous, British, 18th century British

January 28, 1778

Not on view

Six scenes that comment on the American Revolution appear here in different compartments. The imagery suggests that tyranny, military failures and atrocities have resulted from the influence on George III of his ministers John Stuart, the Earl of Bute, Lord Mansfield and Lord Germain.

Artwork Details

Title: The Closet
Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century
Publisher: John Williams (active London, 1762–79)
Date: January 28, 1778
Medium: Etching and aquatint
Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/16 x 14 11/16 in. (23 x 37.3 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Object Number: 83.2.1030
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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