Satire of the reign of King George III with a man trying to steal the crown jewels

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Title: Satire of the reign of King George III with a man trying to steal the crown jewels [Drawing]
Inscriptions: None

Collation: 1 drawing : pen and black ink, grey wash, traces of black chalk ; 343 x 481 mm

Note: The overall significance of the scene remains to be identified. The variety of crown jewels on the table predictably refers to the different territories under the rule of George III. The Crown of Charlemagne, for example, draws attention to his position as Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire. The drawing may refer to the fact that George surrendered the Crown Estate to Parliamentary control in return for a fixed annual payment early in his reign.

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ISBD: See ISBD format; Satire of the reign of King George III with a man trying to steal the crown jewels [Drawing]. - [s.a.]. - 1 drawing : pen and black ink, grey wash, traces of black chalk ; 343 x 481 mm. - The overall significance of the scene remains to be identified. The variety of crown jewels on the table predictably refers to the different territories under the rule of George III. The Crown of Charlemagne, for example, draws attention to his position as Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire. The drawing may refer to the fact that George surrendered the Crown Estate to Parliamentary control in return for a fixed annual payment early in his reign. - Watermark. Mark KBR in blue ink (Lugt 1741). - Provenance unknown.