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The Union Club
BAL42780 The Union Club by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: " We ll join hand in hand, all Party shall cease, And glass after glass shall our Union increase. In the cause of Old England we ll drink down the sun, Then toast Little England & drink down the moon." ; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12879404
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Bawdy Bottle Chaos Drunk Hangover Orgy Punch Revelry Rowdy Singing Song Tankard Toast
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In this uproarious print titled "The Union Club". James Gillray captures a raucous scene of revelry and political satire. Set in the infamous Union Club, located in London, UK, the image depicts a wild gathering where party lines blur and chaos reigns supreme. Amidst the rowdy atmosphere, individuals from different political factions join hand in hand, symbolizing an unlikely unity. As glasses are raised one after another, the room fills with laughter and merriment. Gillray's accompanying verse humorously suggests that as they drink to Old England until sunset and toast Little England until moonrise, all parties shall cease their differences. The composition is filled with bawdy characters engaged in various acts of revelry. Bottles clink together while punch flows freely into tankards and glasses on every table. The air is alive with song as guests belt out tunes amidst the drunken haze. Gillray's biting satire extends beyond mere celebration; it serves as a commentary on the state of politics during his time. Through this chaotic scene, he highlights both the absurdity and camaraderie that can arise when alcohol becomes a unifying force among those who would normally be at odds. This print offers viewers an amusing glimpse into 18th-century English society—a world where political affiliations dissolve under intoxication's spell but leave behind lingering hangovers for contemplation come morning light.
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