One of a set, see BMSat 8636. Wilberforce, as a weathercock, stands with his right foot poised on a pinnacle at the point of intersection of the four points of the compass. He leans forward in profile to the right, both arms stretched out towards a bird which grasps a scroll resting on clouds: 'Peace and Fraternity with France'. The bird is half-dove, and holds an olive branch in its mouth, but the left leg is that of a bird of prey, and in its talons a dagger is clasped, while the left wing is fantastically webbed. Two papers issue from Wilberforce's coat-pocket: 'Charge agt Kimber' and 'Abolition of the Slave Trade'. From his back rises a vertical spike supporting the hat of a Roundhead, its brim inscribed 'Fanaticism, Puritanism'. On its crown sits a raven, shrieking at Wilberforce the word 'Kimber'.
<p><br>Below (right) is the dome of a minaret terminating in the head of Fox, directing a blast of 'Republicanism' against Wilberforce which has blown him into his present position.  Below the title: 'Vide Bewilderforce's Rhapsodies on Peace &amp;ca'   14 April 1795
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<p>Print made by: James Sayers
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<dl><dd>Published by: Hannah Humphrey</dd></dl></div>
1795<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1795-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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