George III Leading an Army of Jugs
This hand-colored caricature print represents the English army in the form of jugs, being led by George III in the form of a pitcher. Although the name of the printmaker is not known, the design is credited to the history painter, Jacques Louis David. It is one of two caricatures attributed to David; both were the result of a commission from the Committee of Public Safety in the fall of 1793. He is recorded as presenting his two designs to the Committee on March 27, 1794.
Artwork Details
- Title: George III Leading an Army of Jugs
- Artist: After Jacques Louis David (French, Paris 1748–1825 Brussels)
- Date: 1794
- Medium: Etching with watercolor
- Dimensions: 11 13/16 × 19 5/8 in. (30 × 49.8 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Purchase, Ellen Peckham Gift, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.456
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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