Britannia., James Gillray, 1791

A comic map of england formed by an old woman seated in profile to the left on the back of a dolphin-like monster, whose open mouth (right) represents the 'thames', the two points of its tail being 'lands end' and 'lizard point'. She holds a trident in her left hand. Her right hand (on which is a dove) and right foot form the north of wales and the north of the the bristol channel. The peak of her cap is 'berwick'. Many other names are inscribed round the coast. The sea forms a background. 25 june 1791 etching. Date: 1791. Dimensions: Height: 273 mm; Width: 198 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Britannia. (BM 1851,0901.529)