Who created "The Politcal Hydra"?

The Politcal Hydra was created by S. W. Fores|Thomas Rowlandson in April 16, 1806.

When was "The Politcal Hydra" created?

This artwork was created April 16, 1806.

What medium is "The Politcal Hydra"?

The Politcal Hydra is Hand-colored etching.

Is "The Politcal Hydra" in the public domain?

Yes, The Politcal Hydra is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Politcal Hydra

S. W. Fores|Thomas Rowlandson

April 16, 1806

Medium

Hand-colored etching

Dimensions

Sheet:: 10 3/8 × 16 1/8 in. (26.4 × 41 cm) Plate: 9 3/4 × 13 5/8 in. (24.7 × 34.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number

59.533.944

Tags

SatirePoliticsMen

Art Historical Context

**The Political Hydra** is a vibrant hand-colored etching created by renowned British caricaturist Rowlandson and published by S.W. Fores on April 16 1806. Measuring about 10 by 16 inches, this print exemplifies the golden age of satirical caricature in Regency England, when artists like Rowlandson used sharp wit and exaggerated imagery to lampoon politicians and public figures. The title evokes the mythical Hydra—a multi-headed beast symbolizing a formidable, regenerating political foe—capturing the era's turbulent climate amid the Napoleonic Wars and shifting ministries in Britain. Rowlands...

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