The royal Janus, or, Two faces under a hood [graphic].

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Title: The royal Janus, or, Two faces under a hood [graphic].
Alternative Title: Two faces under a hood
Contributor: Darchery, Elizabeth, approximately 1739-1819, publisher.
Published / Created: [4 January 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as [the] act directs Jany 4, 1784 by E.D. Achery, St James's Street
Abstract: George III is shown in two images in profile: the one facing left (not a good likeness), is directed toward North and Fox, the other a portrait of the King turned towards Shelburne and another figure, possibly Pitt, Lord Gower or the Duke of Richmond
Description: Title from item.
Mounted to 31 x 46 cm.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 249 x 354 mm, on sheet 28 x 44 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Political cartoons England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
England
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805.
Janus (Roman deity),
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Clothing & dress
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1789
Janus (Roman deity)
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

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