Gillray, James, 1757-1815 :The great South Sea caterpillar, transform'd into a Bath butterfly... Js. Gy. des. et fect. Published July 4th 1795 by H. Humphrey, No. 39 New Bond Street [London]

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Gillray, James, 1757-1815 :The great South Sea caterpillar, transform'd into a Bath butterfly... Js. Gy. des. et fect. Published July 4th 1795 by H. Humphrey, No. 39 New Bond Street [London]

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A caricature of Sir Joseph Banks. He is shown as a giant butterfly, rising from a rocky Pacific island, his Order of the Bath star on his chest, and plants (reflecting his botanising) sprouting from his hair and body. Shells, crustacea, and other sea creatures adorn the large wings on his back. In the top left, a sun, with the British crown at its centre, shines down on him. Letterpress below the image further explains: 'Description of the New Bath butterfly - taken from the 'Philosophical T...

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Date created

1795

Creator

Gillray, James, 1757-1815 / H Humphrey (Firm)

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22720568

Related subjects

Banks, Joseph (Sir), 1743-1820 / Decorations of honour / Botanists / Cook, James, 1728-1779 / Voyages, 1st, 1768-1771 / Butterflies

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