‘Private Drilling’, 1798 (c)
etching, etching
Accession Number
NAM.1997-04-79-1
Description
‘Private Drilling’, 1798 (c). Etching by Schutz after Rowlandson, published by Ackermann, 101 Strand, London, 1 Jun 1798. Caricature of an overweight private in a tobacconist shop, standing before a recruiting sergeant and drummer. Associated with Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802).
Campaigns
Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802)
Units
