George III Leading an Army of Jugs

Jacques Louis David

1794 · Etching with watercolor · Drawings and Prints

This hand-colored caricature print represents the English army in the form of jugs, being led by George III in the form of a pitcher. Although the name of the printmaker is not known, the design is credited to the history painter, Jacques Louis David. It is one of two caricatures attributed to David; both were the result of a commission from the Committee of Public Safety in the fall of 1793. He is recorded as presenting his two designs to the Committee on March 27, 1794.

Artist

Jacques Louis David

Date

1794

Medium

Etching with watercolor

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Purchase, Ellen Peckham Gift, 2015