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British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September
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RNM286310 British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg, published 25th September, 1755 (engraving) (see also 251585) by Boitard, Louis Philippe (fl.1738-63) (after); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Fortress Louisbourg was a French settlement on the Ile Royale of present-day Nova Scotia; it was their only port on the Atlantic for fur trade and fishing industries; in 1745 soldiers from New England took over the city only to have it given back to France in 1748; conflict eventually led to the French and Indian War in 1754 and then the Seven Years War in 1756; ); eNational Museum of the Royal Navy; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22943044
© National Museum of the Royal Navy / Bridgeman Images
Britannia British Soldiers Conflicts Mars Military Strategy Neptune Niagara Falls Personification Political Satire Siege Tudor Rose Allegorical America Continent Canadians Louisburg
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This print titled "British Resentment or, the French Fairly Coopt at Louisbourg" captures a pivotal moment in history. Created by Louis Philippe Boitard and published on September 25th, 1755, this engraving offers a glimpse into the complex dynamics of international conflict. The image depicts Fortress Louisbourg, a French settlement located on the Ile Royale in present-day Nova Scotia. This fortress served as France's sole port for fur trade and fishing industries along the Atlantic coast. However, tensions between Britain and France escalated when soldiers from New England briefly seized control of the city in 1745 before it was returned to France three years later. The visual narrative presented here sheds light on the subsequent conflicts that arose from these territorial disputes. The French and Indian War erupted in 1754, followed by the Seven Years War in 1756. Through clever political satire and personification, this artwork symbolizes British resentment towards their French counterparts. Amidst an allegorical scene featuring naval skirmishes and military strategy, we see various symbolic elements such as Britannia (representing Britain), Neptune (the god of sea), Mars (the god of war), Canadian figures, cannon fire, and even Niagara Falls in North America's western hemisphere. This print serves as both historical documentation and anti-French propaganda during a time when nations fiercely fought over colonial territories. It provides viewers with insight into one of Europe's most significant conflicts while showcasing artistic techniques prevalent during the Georgian era.
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