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[Acquittal of Warren Hastings] The Judgment of Britannia.This Plate, in commemoration of the honourable acquittal of Warren Hastings Esq.r... is most respectfully dedicated to The Honourable East India Company, by their most obed.t humble Serv.t John Richter.
Henry Richter pinx.t. F. Bartolozzi Esq.r R.A. sculp.
London Publish'd May 2. 1795 by John Richter, No 12. G.t Bewport Street.
Very scarce & rare stipple. 400 x 510mm (15¾ x 20"). Bottom right corner of inscription torn off, skillfully reattached, other small tear repaired, crease. Small margins. Damaged.
Warren Hastings being presented to Britannia, who leans forward to present him with a laurel crown. His accusers cower in the shadows to the right. An Explanation reads: 'Commerce attended by Plenty, calling upon Britannia, who is supported by Justice and Liberty, to do honour to Warren Hastings, the preserver of her Empire in the East'.
De Vesme 559 III of IV.
[Ref: 55416] £360.00
London Publish'd May 2. 1795 by John Richter, No 12. G.t Bewport Street.
Very scarce & rare stipple. 400 x 510mm (15¾ x 20"). Bottom right corner of inscription torn off, skillfully reattached, other small tear repaired, crease. Small margins. Damaged.
Warren Hastings being presented to Britannia, who leans forward to present him with a laurel crown. His accusers cower in the shadows to the right. An Explanation reads: 'Commerce attended by Plenty, calling upon Britannia, who is supported by Justice and Liberty, to do honour to Warren Hastings, the preserver of her Empire in the East'.
De Vesme 559 III of IV.
[Ref: 55416] £360.00