Ireland.
J. Smith, del. J. Chapman sc.
Stipple engraving cut to plate mark. Sheet 10½ x 8¼" (265 x 210mm).
An allegorical print of Ireland shaking hands with Britannia beneath a tree. Symbolising the union of the two countries in 1801. Either side of them stands pedastools; the left depicts harp and has a crown, sceptre and a long scroll of writing sitting on the top; the right depicts William Pitt and on top sits the bust of George III. In the foreground a lion sits among some roses and a cornucopia laden with fruits and vegetables. Ships sail on a lake amongst the hills in the background.
[Ref: 54762] £120.00
Stipple engraving cut to plate mark. Sheet 10½ x 8¼" (265 x 210mm).
An allegorical print of Ireland shaking hands with Britannia beneath a tree. Symbolising the union of the two countries in 1801. Either side of them stands pedastools; the left depicts harp and has a crown, sceptre and a long scroll of writing sitting on the top; the right depicts William Pitt and on top sits the bust of George III. In the foreground a lion sits among some roses and a cornucopia laden with fruits and vegetables. Ships sail on a lake amongst the hills in the background.
[Ref: 54762] £120.00