Collection:
From Our Collections
Item No:
PIXC00053
Title:
Zion Besieg'd and Attack'd
Source:
Print and Picture Collection
Media Type:
Cartoons (Commentary)
Creation Year:
1787
Publication Year:
1787
Creation Place:
Notes:
In this chaotic print Zion represents the 1776 Constitution of Pennsylvania. The cartoon illustrates Zion being attacked by enemies from all walks of life; politicians, demons, beasts, bankers, etc. Caricatures of Robert Morris, Dr. Benjamin Rush, Thomas Paine, Alexander Hamilton and others are also featured in this cartoon.
Source: MADE IN AMERICA; PRINTMAKING 1760-1860. An Exhibition of Original Prints from the Collections of The Library Company of Philadelphia and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania April - June, 1973.
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