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Philanthropy and Propaganda: The Bust of George III in Montréal
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Philanthropy and Propaganda: The Bust of George III in Montréal
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| Abstract |
In May 1765, a fire destroyed a quarter of the houses and most of the commercial district of Montreal. When news of the fire reached London, the merchant-philanthropist Jonas Hanway initiated a subscription and, largely through his efforts, ₤8,415 sterling, two fire engines and a marble bust of King George III was shipped to Montreal in compensation. The author examines the motives behind Hanway’s generous act, and the propaganda reasons behind why the bust was sent. She also describes the acrimonious relationship between the English-speaking merchants of Montreal and Governor James Murray, and the link between these merchants and Hanway.
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RACAR (Revue d’art canadienne/Canadian Art Review)
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Vol. 19
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no. 1-2
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59-67
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1992
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en
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Coutu, Jean. “Philanthropy and Propaganda: The Bust of George III in Montréal.” RACAR (Revue d’art canadienne/Canadian Art Review) Vol. 19, no. 1–2 (1992): 59–67.
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