print; satirical print

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Object Type: print; satirical print
Museum number: 1948,0214.505
Title: Object: The Monument
Description: A mock memorial to Admiral Byng suggesting that Britain must rise to counteract French gains resulting from his failure to defend Minorca. An obelisk surmounted by Byng's coat of arms reversed and French flags; two Frenchmen celebrate Byng; below two compartments showing the "Horrible" action between the ships of Byng and the French admiral La Galissonnière and the "Terrible" execution of Byng. 14 March 1757 Etching; Hand Coloured
Producer name: Print made by: Matthias Darly; Published by: George Edwards
School/style
Production date: 1757
Production place: Published in: London (England)
Materials
Technique: etching; hand-coloured
Dimensions: Height: 324 millimetres; Width: 199 millimetres
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated names: Associated with: Roland-Michel Barrin, marquis de La Galissonnière; Associated with: Admiral John Byng
Associated places: Associated with: Menorca
Associated events: Associated Event: Seven Years War 1756-1763
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1948
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1948,0214.505

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