Historic Framed Print, The rival gardeners, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8"

Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.

Created ca 1803 Inscribed above George III: No--No--Brother Gardener--though only a ditch parts our grounds--yet this is the spot for true Gardening,--here the Corona Britanica, and Heart of Oak, will flourish to the end of the World. Inscribed above Napolean: Why I dont know what is the reason--my poppies flourish charmingly.--but this Corona Imperialis is rather a delicate kind of a plant, and requires great judgement in rearing. Inscribed, lower right: Manure from Italy & Switzerland. No copyright information found with item. See SWANN - no. 1408 (B size) for related image. Title inscribed below image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1256) Woodward contrasts the relative weakness of the French emperor's position with the enduring strength of the British monarchy. The satirical drawing may have provided the basis for a print by Charles Williams. Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of Congress). Drawings British 1800-1810.Satires (Visual works) British 1800-1810.

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