Britannia congratulating the Lord Mayor of London, 1771. Artist: Bland

Britannia congratulating the Lord Mayor of London, 1771. Artist: Bland

2-501-186 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Britannia congratulating the Lord Mayor of London, 1771. 'Britannia congratulating the Right Hon Brass Crosby, Esq, Lord Mayor and Mr Alderman Oliver, on their Releasement from the Tower, at the rising of Parliament May 8 1771...'. Britannia, followed by Aldermen, greeting Crosby and Oliver outside the Tower of London, with verses beneath. Crosby and Oliver clashed with Parliament over the publication of parliamentary debates.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Bland: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. Holman: British: Artist
Subject
  1. Brass Crosby: British: Lord Mayor of London
  2. Oliver: British, English: London alderman

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Allegory
  2. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

People Famous People

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Artistic Representations Allegories

Artistic Representations Satires

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2596x4069
File Size : 30,947kb


Aliases

  1. 23054
  1. p5382928
  1. 0220007185
  1. 2-501-186
  1. 23054
  1. 2501186

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