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Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase - Butchers Reckoning Day
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Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase - Butchers Reckoning Day
NCO253713 Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase - Butchers Reckoning Day, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1803 (coloured engraving) (illustration accompanying 253714) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Charles de Talleyrand (1754-1838); play on their imperialist ambitions; undefeated Russia, the bear at the door, and England, the bull, protected by her naval fleet; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22660810
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7 Deadly Sins Anger Angry Butcher Carcass Carcasses Conquer Furor Greed Hanging Meat Imperialism Invasions Policies Rage Seven Deadly Sins Slaughter Slaughterhouse Struggle Feeling
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Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase - Butchers Reckoning Day
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is a captivating coloured engraving created by James Gillray in 1803. This satirical illustration, published by Hannah Humphrey, cleverly depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles de Talleyrand as butchers reckoning with the consequences of their imperialist ambitions. In this thought-provoking artwork, Gillray portrays undefeated Russia as a formidable bear at the door while England stands strong as a bull protected by her naval fleet. The image symbolizes the struggle for power between these nations during the Georgian era. The scene unfolds in a slaughterhouse setting where hanging meat represents conquered nations under French rule. With an air of anger and greed, Boney and Talleyrand are depicted as caricatures of themselves engaging in a fierce fight over their policies of empire expansion. This cartoonish portrayal not only highlights the seven deadly sins such as rage and greed but also captures the intense emotions associated with imperialism. Through his masterful use of satire, Gillray invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of unchecked ambition and conquest. Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford, this historical print serves as both a reminder of past events and an exploration into human nature's darker side. It offers us valuable insights into political struggles that continue to shape our world today.
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