Proclamation of Peace

Anonymous, British, 18th century British
 Publisher William Wells British

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In this printed satire a trumpeting angel carries a banner that reads, "Peace proclaimed October 6, 1783." Figures below represent the contesting nations of America, France, Spain, Britain and Holland with comments from each contained in bubbles.

Proclamation of Peace, Anonymous, British, 18th century, Etching

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