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A Peep over the Garden Wall in Berkeley Square, 17 March 1794

 Item — Box: LF104/3 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/3/6

Scope and Contents

Artist James Sayers. Published: Hannah Humphrey. Beaupré's equestrian statue of George III (as Marcus Aurelius) has advanced towards the brick wall of Berkeley Square; the King (right) looks through a spy-glass into the garden of Lansdowne House. Just above the wall appear hats with republican cockades which are being waved; labels ascend enclosing the words of the invisible speakers: 'Vive Barrere'; 'Ça ira ça ira'; 'Ça ira ça ira ça ira'. Behind (left) is the pediment of Lansdowne House and on the right are trees. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 17 March 1794

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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