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A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
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A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025914 A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Addington (1757-1844), Lord Hawkesbury (1770-1828), and Charles James Fox (1749-1806) are depicted as the three witches from Macbeth ; consequences of peace won through concession to the French; feeding the fire with surrendered territory; William Wilberforce (1759-1833) crouching in foreground and singing Hymn of Peace ; brandishing mistletoe and a serpent; ); The Stapleton Collection
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A Phantasmagoria - Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton
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is a captivating and thought-provoking print by James Gillray, dating back to 1803. This hand-coloured engraving depicts a scene filled with political symbolism and satirical commentary. In this artwork, three prominent figures of the time – Henry Addington, Lord Hawkesbury, and Charles James Fox – are portrayed as witches from Shakespeare's Macbeth. The image represents the consequences of peace achieved through concessions to the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Surrendered territories are symbolically fed into a fire, while William Wilberforce crouches in the foreground singing a Hymn of Peace. The composition features various elements that add depth to its meaning. Misteltoe and a serpent are brandished by Wilberforce, representing both peace offerings and potential danger. A vision of Britannia emerges amidst flames, holding gold coins as symbols of wealth and power. Gillray's print serves as propagandistic political satire aimed at criticizing Prime Minister Addington's policies regarding peace negotiations with France. It highlights the perceived dangers of appeasement and questions whether true peace can be achieved through such concessions. This intriguing artwork invites viewers to reflect on themes such as power dynamics, war strategies, national identity, and individual roles within political landscapes. Its intricate details capture attention while encouraging contemplation about historical events that shaped Great Britain during this tumultuous period in European history.
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