One of a series, the number illegible. Three soldiers stand at attention outside a tent (right) holding bayoneted muskets. Two wear high plumed busbies, the third a laced three-cornered hat. The officer facing them (left), holding a musket without a bayonet against his shoulder, gives the word of command. A stout man and a fat woman stand behind him. In the foreground (right) a drummer boy, sitting on the ground, one arm resting on his drum, puts a plumed busby on the head of a dog. Two rough-looking men wearing ribbon favours in their hats, probably intended for gordon rioters, point jeeringly at the three soldiers. In the background are trees. 21 october 1781
stipple. Date: 1781. Dimensions: Height: 305 mm; Width: 353 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The Relief (BM 1917,0108.2)
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