1. Foster 245
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Foster 245
- Title:
- The East offering its riches to Britannia. Allegorical ceiling piece commissioned by the East India Company in 1777 for the Revenue Committe room in East India House. Artist(s): Roma, Spiridione (c. 1737-1781)
- Scope & Content:
- The East offering its riches to Britannia, 1778 ‘The principal figure represents Britannia seated on a rock, to signify the firmness and stability of the empire; and as guardian and protectress of the Company, who are denoted by children behind Britannia, and overshadowed by her veil. The unio...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1778
- Extent:
- 1 Item