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A picturesque view of the state of the nation for February 1778. An Indian (America) cuts the cows horns of English commerce, milked by Holland. France and Spain expect with bowls of milk, before the despair of Britain. In the background, the brothers Richard and Robert Howe sleep stranded in Philadelphia (failure of the naval blockade). Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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1778 Blockade Bowls Brothers Commerce Cuts Despair Expect Failure Holland Horns Howe Milk Milked Nation Philadelphia Sleep Stranded Xeb25 Persons
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A Picturesque View of the State of the Nation - February 1778
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is an engraving that captures a significant moment in the American Revolution. In the foreground, an Indian (representing America) is depicted cutting the horns of a cow, symbolizing the dismantling of English commerce. The cow is being milked by Holland, alluding to the Dutch involvement in supplying essential resources to the American rebels. France and Spain are shown expectantly with bowls of milk, signifying their support for the American cause and their anticipation of reaping the benefits of the ongoing conflict. In the background, the brothers Richard and Robert Howe, two British naval commanders, are shown sleeping stranded in Philadelphia. This represents the failure of the British naval blockade, a significant setback for the British war effort. The image is a poignant commentary on the shifting alliances and the fortunes of war during this pivotal period in history. This evocative scene, created by an unknown artist and published in Paris by E-DE-FRANCE, is a testament to the complex web of international relations during the American Revolution. The image, held in the National Library, is a horizontal, color print that captures the essence of the political and military landscape of the time. The people and personalities involved are depicted with intricate detail, adding to the overall impact of the image. This picturesque view offers a unique perspective on the state of the nation during a critical moment in history.
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