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The Duke of York stands full-face but turning his head in profile to the left, between two laughing Dutch courtesans. He holds a glass of wine in his right hand, while the woman on his right takes his arm, holding up a bottle. He holds the hand of the woman on his left, who picks his pocket. An English officer (left) standing by a cannon urinates, his back turned to the Duke; he says, "wine cannot cure the Pain I Indure for my Dear Chloe's Sake." In the background (right) are tents. 9 June 1793. Hand-coloured etching

Artist: Print made by: Isaac Cruikshank Published by: S W Fores. License: Public domain. Source

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