An officer in back view (left), mounted on a large pig, drills a row of five men (right) similarly mounted, and all in difficulties with their mounts. Three raise their sabres. In the background four men gallop their pigs (right to left) in an orderly line. All wear yeomanry uniform. 20 october 1794. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1794. Dimensions: Height: 247 mm; Width: 355 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Hampshire fencibles protecting their bacon. (BM 1868,0808.6367)
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