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The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
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The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
XZL149497 The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: satirises the Prince Regents passion for Chinoiserie which culminated in the building of Brighton Pavilion; seen here instructing Lord Amherst to get fresh patterns of Chinese deformities to finish the decorations of g. Pavilion ; royal family dressed as mandarins; ); English, out of copyright
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The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816
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is a captivating hand-coloured engraving by George Cruikshank that offers a satirical glimpse into the eccentricities of the Prince Regent and his love for all things Chinoiserie. The artwork depicts the royal family dressed as mandarins, highlighting their extravagant and indulgent lifestyle. In this comical scene, we see the Prince Regent instructing Lord Amherst to procure fresh patterns of "Chinese deformities" to adorn the grand decorations of the Brighton Pavilion. This playful jab at colonial exploitation reflects both the prince's fascination with Eastern aesthetics and his excessive greed. The image showcases various notable personages from left to right: Queen Charlotte, Lord Eldon, Lord Ellenborough, Isabella (presumably Princess Charlotte), George Prince of Wales (later King George IV), Princess Charlotte herself, Prince Leopold, Lord Amherst, and finally Marquis and Marchioness of Hertford. Each character is depicted with exaggerated features or symbols associated with China such as dragons and gold. Cruikshank's brilliant satire not only mocks the prince's weight but also exposes societal extravagance during this era. Through this print, viewers are invited to reflect on themes of power dynamics, cultural appropriation, and excess within high society. This fascinating piece can be found in a private collection today but remains an important historical artifact that sheds light on British artistry during early 19th-century England.
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