Les membres du conseil des anciens (BM 1868,0808.6721)

Plate 2: Above the design: 'French Habits, N° 2'. Lansdowne, Norfolk, and Grafton stand together wearing the dress of the Conseil des Anciens: a violet robe and cap, with a scarlet sash, over which hangs a white cloak in classical folds, the border of robe and cloak being embroidered in red. Lansdowne (centre) holds a book, the fingers of his right hand are raised, and he smiles slyly. Norfolk (left) and Grafton (right) listen to him with conspiratorial intentness. Under their feet are flag-stones. See BMSat 9196. 18 April 1798
Hand-coloured etching