The fall of Achilles

The fall of Achilles

"Pitt puts the Coalition to flight. He stands on the left, having just discharged an arrow from his bow, which pierces Fox (right) in the Achilles tendon. He says: "Thus do I strive with heart and hand To drive Sedition from the Land." Fox, prostrate and massive, supports himself on h...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 (Printmaker), Wallis, G., (Publisher)
Format: Photo
Language:English
Published: [London] : Pubd. Jany 7, 1785 by G. Wallis, Ludgate Hill, [7 January 1785]
Subjects:
Achilles > (Mythological character)
Burke, Edmund, > 1729-1797 > Caricatures and cartoons
Fox, Charles James, > 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
North, Frederick, > Lord, > 1732-1792 > Caricatures and cartoons
Pitt, William, > 1759-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
Arrows
Bows (Weapons)
Daggers & swords
Shields
Wounds & injuries
Etchings > England > London > 1785
Satires (Visual works) > England > 1785

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Call Number: 785.01.07.01+ Impression 1
785.01.07.01+ Impression 2

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