The Ville de Paris, sailing for Jamaica, or Rodney Triumphant
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Title:
The Ville de Paris, sailing for Jamaica, or Rodney Triumphant
Subject:
British Admiral Rodney and French Admiral De Grasse
Description:
In this cartoon Admiral Rodney straddles the French Admiral DeGrasse after a decisive victory in the Battle of the Saintes while a British sailor cheers on as French officers beg at his feet.
Creator:
Juan Crestanello
Source:
Created by Gillray and published in London by Thomas Colley.
Publisher:
The British Museum, London
Date:
June, 1782.
Format:
Hand colored etching with the following dimensions: 12.6cm x 17.4cm.
