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William Pitt drives away the dark forces, 1795
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William Pitt drives away the dark forces, 1795

James Gillray · 1795-04-30 · etching; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Satirical print in which William Pitt the Younger rides through the heavens in a triumphal chariot, driving away dark forces, 1795. The war chariot drawn by a lion and a white horse. In the clouds, Justice with scales strives for an honorable peace or eternal war with France.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonWilliam Pitt de JongereJustice, 'Justitia'Roman chariot, quadriga ~ triumphEerste Coalitie-oorlog
Credit lineWilliam Pitt verdrijft de duistere krachten, 1795. 1795-04-30. James Gillray. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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