The Russian bear and her invincible rider encountering the B
The Russian bear and her invincible rider encountering the British legion. Cartoon shows Potemkin, with sword raised overhead and wearing hussar's uniform, riding Catherine the Great who is dressed as a black bear, they approach George III and his ministers, Pitt, Salisbury, and Thurlow, who are carrying spears, three of which have had their points broken off; behind them stand two bishops. Date 1791 April 19
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10609376
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47471805
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3659px x 2765px
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Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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Approach Bishops Encountering Invincible Overhead Points Potemkin Salisbury Spears Thurlow
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