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Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962473 Coalition Dance, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Let us Dance and Sing - God Bless the King - For he has made us mery Men all" ; Coalition government of Lord Frederick North (1732-1792) and Charles James Fox (1749-1806); Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797308
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating print titled "Coalition Dance, pub. 1785" by James Gillray takes us back to a significant moment in history, capturing the essence of political satire and social commentary. This hand-coloured engraving depicts the coalition government of Lord Frederick North and Charles James Fox during the late 18th century. In this lively scene, we witness a gathering of corpulent statesmen engaged in an uproarious dance. The politicians are portrayed as rotund figures, their bare feet moving energetically to the rhythm while clutching prayer books and rosaries with gleeful expressions on their faces. Amongst them is an owl symbolizing wisdom but also hinting at deceitfulness. Gillray's satirical genius shines through as he portrays these politicians with caricature-like exaggeration, emphasizing their greed and disregard for public welfare. A black satyr playing a violin adds to the chaotic atmosphere, representing evil influences within politics. The caption accompanying this intriguing image reads: "Let us Dance and Sing - God Bless the King - For he has made us merry Men all". It encapsulates both irony and disrespect towards those in power while highlighting the absurdity of political alliances formed solely for personal gain. This remarkable piece from The Stapleton Collection serves as a reminder that political satire has long been used as a means to critique authority figures throughout history. Gillray's masterful technique captures not only our attention but also our imagination, inviting us to reflect upon past events while drawing parallels to contemporary politics.
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