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Downfal of monopoly in 1800
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| Caption | Downfal of monopoly in 1800. Death, the central figure, chases monopolizers who are in headlong flight to the left, shadowed by heavy clouds. Behind him is a statue of Britannia holding spear and cornucopia, the lion beside her dominates the scene. Men and women dance round the pedestal in frantic joy. On the right, in full sunshine, two women and three naked infants rejoice over a loaf inscribed 'Quartern Loaf 8d'. In the background (right) is the shore on which are cattle and sacks, while a fleet of merchant ships approaches. Artist: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Date: August 14, 1800. Sourced from Digital Commonwealth website. |
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| Creator | see caption |
| Artwork medium | 1 print: hand-colored etching; sheet 37 x 49 cm |
| Credit | Boston Public Library |
| Terms of use | No known copyright restrictions |
| Search stock images by keyword | Downfal monopoly 1800 Rowlandson Thomas 1756-1827 Death Skeletons Chasing Dance Britannia Symbolic character Etchings Caricatures |
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