Print of The British Butcher (etching)

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Framed Print of The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread (etching)

2966586 The British Butcher, supplying John Bull with a substitute for bread (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: William Pitt the younger (1759-1806), Prime Minister, is depicted as a butcher, holding up a leg of mutton to a hungry, lean, and dismayed John Bull, who stands with bent knees his hand groping in his breeches pocket. Pitt says: A Crown, - take it, or leave't
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Satirical Drawing , James Gillray Etching , Scathing Satire Artwork , William Pitt Caricature , John Bull Illustration , James Gillray Etchings , British Satire Art

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Add a touch of history and whimsy to your home with our framed prints, featuring this delightful etching by James Gillray. Depicting a clever British butcher finding ways to keep John Bull fed during times of scarcity, this charming piece is not only visually striking but also rich in historical context.

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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")