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BRITISH CARTOON, 1789. --Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office
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BRITISH CARTOON, 1789. --Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office
BRITISH CARTOON, 1789.
--Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office. Etching and aquatint cartoon by William Dent, 1789
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1789 Aquatint Bathroom British Burke Edmund Etching Lord Lord Chancellor Maria Peruke Political Prince Of Wales Richard Satirical Sheridan Toilet Buttock Defecation Fitzherbert
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This satirical British cartoon from 1789, titled "Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office" provides a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time. Created by William Dent through etching and aquatint techniques, this artwork is a testament to the power of visual satire. The image captures a scene set in what appears to be a bathroom. Various prominent figures from British politics are depicted engaging in their daily activities with humorously exaggerated features. Lord Chancellor Charles Fitzherbert can be seen sitting on a toilet while reading a book, symbolizing his role as an ineffective leader. Meanwhile, Prince of Wales and future King George IV is shown indulging himself with jam while Richard Sheridan comically struggles with defecation. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of each character's distinctive traits such as Edmund Burke's peruke wig and James Northcote's buttock-shaped head. Through these caricatures, Dent cleverly criticizes the incompetence and corruption within Britain's ruling class during that era. This print serves as both historical documentation and social commentary on the state of affairs at that time. It reminds us that political satire has long been used as a tool for expressing dissent and holding those in power accountable. Granger Art on Demand offers this piece from their collection without any commercial use restrictions attached, allowing art enthusiasts to appreciate its historical significance freely.
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