The duke of york stands full-face but turning his head in profile to the left, between two laughing dutch courtesans. He holds a glass of wine in his right hand, while the woman on his right takes his arm, holding up a bottle. He holds the hand of the woman on his left, who picks his pocket. An english officer (left) standing by a cannon urinates, his back turned to the duke; he says, "wine cannot cure the pain i indure for my dear chloe's sake. " in the background (right) are tents. 9 june 1793. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1793. Dimensions: Height: 248 mm; Width: 350 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany and Bishop of Osnabrück, . Collection: British Museum. Preparing for action or an English man of war engaging two Dutch doggers. (BM 1868,0808.6297)
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