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Patriotic Regeneration, -Viz. - Parliament Reform d A la Francoise
NCO189756 Patriotic Regeneration, -Viz.- Parliament Reform d A la Francoise, - That Is- Honest Men (i.e. Opposition) in the Seat of Justice, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching, engraving & aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 31x42.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: reformed in the French style; Charles James Fox (1749-1806) in the Speakers chair; parody of the Revolutionary Tribunal; William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) in the dock; scales weighing liberty and the Crown; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22601926
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Bonnet Rouge Bound Dishevelled Furnace Grotesque Halter House Of Commons Judge Judgement Member Of Parliament Menacing Mockery Political Satire Prime Minister Revolutionary Sombre Stove Threat Trial Tricolour Whig Leader Of The Opposition
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This hand-coloured etching, engraving & aquatint print titled "Patriotic Regeneration, -Viz. - Parliament Reform d A la Francoise" by James Gillray is a captivating piece of political satire from 1795. Measuring 31x42.5 cm and courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford, this artwork offers a glimpse into the tumultuous political climate of its time. In this satirical composition, Gillray parodies the French style of reformation as he depicts Charles James Fox in the Speaker's chair and William Pitt the Younger standing trial in the dock. The scales weighing liberty against the Crown symbolize the ongoing struggle for power between these two influential figures. The image showcases various elements that highlight accusations of government repression and demand for reform. Members of Parliament are depicted as Jacobins with bonnet rouge caps, adding to their revolutionary persona. The grotesque judge presiding over them adds a menacing tone to the scene while emphasizing somberness and threat. Gillray's use of nudity throughout this artwork further emphasizes his mockery towards those in power. By portraying politicians naked or disheveled, he exposes their vulnerabilities and mocks their authority. Overall, "Patriotic Regeneration" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document capturing one artist's perspective on parliamentary reform during this era. It reminds us that political satire has long been used as a tool to critique those in power and advocate for change.
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