“News from America, or the Patriots in the Dumps” Satirical Engraving
London, November 1776 - Frame: 8¾ x 6 inches; sight: 7¼ x 4½ inches
 
Satirical engraving published in The London Magazine depicting King George III and Lord North announcing General William Howe’s victory at the Battle of Long Island, while a weeping female allegory of Liberty, cap on pole in hand, represents the American cause in distress. A scarce example of British political printmaking responding to the early events of the American Revolution.
 
Condition: Very fine; even toning.