1. Foster 8
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Foster 8
- Title:
- Britannia being presented with the riches of the East. Symbolical group illustrating the commercial wealth of Britain. Commissioned by the East India Company in 1728 for the Court Room of East India House. Artist(s): Rysbrack, Michael (1694-1770)
- Scope & Content:
- Symbolical group illustrating the commercial wealth of Britain, 1729-30. Britannia, seated on a globe under a rock by the sea shore is looking towards the east. Her right hand leans on a Union shield and her left holds a trident. She wears a naval crown. Before her stand three female figures; In...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1729-1730
- Extent:
- 1 Item