George III Leading an Army of Jugs

After Jacques Louis David French

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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.

George III Leading an Army of Jugs, After Jacques Louis David (French, Paris 1748–1825 Brussels), Etching with watercolor

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