print; satirical print

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Object Type: print; satirical print
Museum number: 1868,0808.3671
Title: Object: The whole state of Europe.
Description: Satire on the early stages of the War of Austrian Succession with Robert Walpole shown as a wise owl preferring to remain above the fray, while "The neighb'ring Birds who seem to peck and prate,/Are his Opponents, strenuous in Debate", identified as Pulteney, Cobham, Myddelton and Gage. The various powers are represented as animals, birds and fish; as described in accompanying verses (1868,0808.3672). 17 November 1741 Etching
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Production date: 1741
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Dimensions: Height: 318 millimetres; Width: 444 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: satire; mammal; bird; fish; war; reptile
Associated names: Representation of: Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford; Representation of: William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath; Representation of: Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham; Representation of: John Myddelton; Representation of: Thomas, 1st Viscount Gage; Representation of: Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia; Representation of: Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Associated places: Associated with: Austria
Associated events: Associated Event: War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748
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Acquisition date: 1868
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1868,0808.3671

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