Britannia Collection (page 3)

The Magician or Bottle Cungerer. English Credulity: or, Ye re all Bottled, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Frontispiece to the artists catalogue, c1760s. Artist: Charles Grignion
Frontispiece to the artists catalogue, c1760s. Britannia waters Architecture, Painting and Sculpture with water from George IIIs monument

Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Artist: Peter Lely
Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Frances Stuart (1647-1702) was the original model for the figure of Britannia on coins since 1667

Revolutionary Fury and Britannia, 1814. Artist: I Brown
Revolutionary Fury and Britannia, 1814. Revolutionary Fury setting out to enslave or destroy the nations of Europe, is stopped by the interposing shield of Britannia who launches her thunders

For Better or Worse, 1866. Father Neptune blessing Britannia and Uncle Sam on the successful laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable

Roman Fort at Housestead Wall, looking eastwards, Northumberland, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Roman Fort at Housestead Wall, looking eastwards, Northumberland, c20th century

Depiction of Britannia on a Roman coin
Depiction of Britannia on the reverse of a Roman coin

On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek; Now, in Gods name

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports, 1892. Artist: John Tenniel
Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports, 1892. In an outbreak of the water-borne disease in 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7600 in Hamburg. An epidemic was prevented in Britain

Toll of the Sea, the sinking of the Titanic, 1912. Cartoon showing Britannia and America supporting each other in grief. The SS Titanic, operated by the White Star Line

Neptune raising James Cook to immortality and fame, late 18th century. The name of Captain Cook (1728-1779), English navigator, explorer and hydrographer, is being written in the book of history

Image of Britannia on the reverse of a Roman coin

Cunard Lines first transatlantic liner Britannia leaving Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1847. Artist: Smyth
Cunard Lines first transatlantic liner Britannia leaving Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1847. The Britannia made her first transatlantic voyage in 1840, travelling from Halifax, Nova Scotia

The National Anthem and Rule, Britannia, 18th century. Artist: Thomas Arne
The National Anthem and Rule, Britannia, 18th century. A hand-written score of the National Anthem by Thomas Arne, 1745, and Rule, Britannia, also by Arne with words by James Thomson

Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel
Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. The French declaration was delivered to Berlin on 19 July

The New North-West Passage, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New North-West Passage, 1887. Britannia points towards the Canadian train and says that no more will lives have to be lost, as were those of Franklin and his crew

Fresh Paint!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Fresh Paint!, 1885. This cartoon depicts Britannia, holding the olive branch of peace, being touched-up by the new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury

Too Late!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Too Late!, 1885. Britannia mourns the loss of General Gordon. When trouble started to loom in Egypt, the British government sent one of the countrys finest soldiers to sort the matter out

Rule Britannia, 1882. Britannia is not sure whether or not she has jurisdiction over the proposed Channel Tunnel. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 15, 1882

A Cry from Christendom, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cry from Christendom, 1882. England illustrates the outrage of the people to Russia. In the background, Russians are seen murdering Russian Jews in vast numbers

Two Forces, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Two Forces, 1881. Britannia, armed with a large sword labelled The Law, protects Hibernia from a stone-throwing, animalistic Irish anarchist

A Common Sorrow, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Common Sorrow, 1881. Britannia comforts America after the death of the President on the 19th September 1881. James A Garfield was shot

Peace with Honour, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Peace with Honour, 1881. Britannia wears full mourning in honour of Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield. The former Conservative Prime Minister died on 19th April 1881

Mending the Lesson, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mending the Lesson, 1873. A skinny Britannia tells John Bull to beware of handing out too much charity to the needy. This relates to the serious famine blighting the lives of the inhabitants of

Persia Won!, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Persia Won!, 1873. Britannia says farewell to the Shah of Persia (now Iran) after his successful visit to Britain. It was believed that whilst good relations were maintained with Persia

The Ugly Duckling, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Ugly Duckling, 1873. Britannia and Neptune watch one of the new iron-clad ships Devastation leave port. Such ships were armed with giant guns

The Return of Ulysses, 1872. Americas Republican President, Ulysses Grant, was re-elected in 1872 and stands proudly by Columbias side

A Good Beginning 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Good Beginning.. 1872. The new Ballot Bill had recently been passed into law and here Britannia drops a slight curtsey to the lanky figure of the Ballot. The man to the left is Hugh Childers

The Men of Business, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Men of Business, 1872. Columbia and Britannia discuss the differences between America and Britain. In the background the representatives of the two administrations sort out the details

Out of the Question, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Out of the Question, 1872. The Butler, Mr Gladstone, considers giving notice to Britannia. She refuses to allow him to go until the Alabama Claim being pursued by America is settled

Suspense, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Suspense, 1871. Britannia waits anxiously outside the door of the Prince of Waless sick chamber. Since Prince Alberts death some ten years earlier

The End of the Season, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
The End of the Season, 1871. Prime Minister Gladstone is portrayed as the matronly Britannias butler. The current session of Parliament had come to an end

A French Lesson, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
A French Lesson, 1871. Britannia remarks Is That the sort of thing you want, you Little Idiot? Britannia has grabbed a man promoting British Republicanism by the scruff of the neck

A Word to The Wise, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Word to The Wise, 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia takes on the mantle of Homers Pallas Athene, with Wilhelm I of Prussia dressed (apart from the headgear) as Ulysses

Trust Me!, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Trust Me!, 1870. Britannia is shown grasping her trusty sword of defence in a meaningful manner as Belgium asks her help. As usual in this cases

The Education Problem, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Education Problem, 1870. Forster, the schoolboy on the left had earlier in the year introduced the governments Bill for Public Elementary Education in England and Wales

A Duel to the Death, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Duel to the Death, 1870. France, represented by Napoleon III (left) prepares to battle with Prussia, represented by Wilhelm I of Prussia, as Britannia attempts to mediate

Englands Intervention. 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Englands Intervention. 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia is shown offering comfort and to the soldiers of Prussia (left) and France (right)

A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic

The Status Quo, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Status Quo, 1876. Turkey holds out the hands of friendship to Britannia. However, just as the sword hanging from his wrist is dripping with the blood of his victims

Neutrality Under Difficulties, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Neutrality Under Difficulties, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, sits comfortably in a chair, whilst Britannia urges him to look up from his book at the fighting in

Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Britannia tries to console G Ward Hunt, the First Lord of the Admiralty, as he worries about his fleet at Besika Bay

Neptunes Warning, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Neptunes Warning, 1875. Neptune sits on a small raft, with Britannia held safely on his knee. Recently, two of the new iron-clad men of war ships

Whos to Blame?, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Whos to Blame?, 1875. Vulcan makes no excuse to Britannia as she shows him the bill for the loss of the iron-clad man-of-war vessel that sank after a collision off the coast of Ireland

The North-West Passage, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The North-West Passage, 1874. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, looks thoughtfully into the distance. Charts and maps are spread out around him

Dearly Bought, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dearly Bought, 1874. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted presenting Britannia with King King Coffees state umbrella. British troops in the background stand guard over the dejected native King

Neighbours In Council, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Neighbours In Council, 1869. France and Britannia were each facing their problems, although, as is often the case, France is depicted as a weaker version of Britannia

From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences. ), 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences.), 1869. In November 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened

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