“Two Africans on a shore, one on the left kneeling with one foot in the water and plants in his hand, the other standing, holding a spear and looking up at a third man who passes, riding a laden elephant; a palm tree, lion and elephant in the background.”–British Museum online catalogue.
- Printmaker: Moore, James, active approximately 1761-1763, printmaker.
- Title: Gold, Iv’ry, Coral, Africa may boast, … [graphic] / Amiconi pinxt ; Moor fecit.
- Publication: London : Printed for & sold by R. Sayer opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, [before 1765]
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Acquired February 2024
On the left, Charles Fox, dressed as an Oriental prince, lies on the ground having fallen off an elephant who has the face of Lord North; Fox’s dice and dice box are scattered on the pavement. In the speech bubble above his head: “Perdition, take thee for the chanse is thing.” To his right, William Pitt sits astride the elephant who stands at the entrance to the East India House, his face turned toward the viewer. Pitt offers in his left hand a “New India Bill” and holds three others under his arm and in his pocket: “Stamp […] act”, “Sup … lies”, and “Military Act …”. The building on the left has been extended to as far as Pitt’s back.