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British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to
3025367 British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the capture of the Danish fleet by the British in September 1807; Duke of Clarence (1765-1837) known as Sailor Bill ; Prime Minister William Cavendish (1738-1809) Duke of Portland rowing; Lord Grenville (1749-1834) with the body of a whale; Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaping across English Channel; public house Duke of Portland (1738-1809); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Broad bottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition" captures a momentous event in history - the capture of the Danish fleet by British forces in September 1807. In this lively and satirical image, created by James Gillray, we see a chaotic scene unfolding. Amidst rough seas and billowing smoke, British sailors valiantly tow captured Danish ships towards harbor. The enormous ship named Leviathan threatens to capsize "Billy's old boat" symbolizing Britain's naval might overpowering its adversaries. Meanwhile, Napoleon Bonaparte is depicted leaping across the English Channel on clouds of ambition but appears small and precarious compared to his formidable opponents. Political figures such as Duke of Clarence (Sailor Bill), Prime Minister William Cavendish (Duke of Portland), and Lord Grenville are also present in this caricatured tableau. Grenville sits atop a whale's body while Portland rows energetically towards victory. This vivid depiction combines elements of political satire with maritime imagery to convey both triumph and destruction. The thatched-roof public house labeled "Duke of Portland" serves as a backdrop for these events, emphasizing their significance within British society at that time. Gillray's skillful use of detail and humor makes this print an intriguing historical artifact that offers insight into European politics during this era. It reminds us not only of military victories but also highlights underlying tensions between nations and individuals striving for power amidst turbulent times.
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