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A New Dutch Exercise
Isaac Cruikshank (mentioned on object), 1795-04-01
The Dutch soldiers and civilians illustrated in these ‘new exercises’ do almost precisely the opposite of what they are told. As an ally, England expected the Republic to help beat back the advancing French Revolutionary Army. But the Dutch seem incapable, or even unwilling, to lift a finger. Instead, they take naps, play cards and go ice-skating whilst puffing on their pipes.
- Artwork typeprint, cartoon
- Object numberRP-P-1905-6521
- Dimensionsheight 341 mm x width 477 mm
- Physical characteristicsets met de hand gekleurd