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Delicious Dreams: Castles in the Air! - Glorious Prospects!, pub
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Delicious Dreams: Castles in the Air! - Glorious Prospects!, pub
3025926 Delicious Dreams: Castles in the Air! - Glorious Prospects!, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Canning (1770 - 1827); Robert Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool (1770 - 1828); Robert Stewart, Lord Catlereagh (1769 - 1822); Henry Dundas (1742 - 1811); Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821); Spencer perceval (1762 - 1812); William Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738 - 1809); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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Asleep Bear Bears Britannia Bull Delicious Dinner Dinners Diplomat Diplomats Dream Dreaming Dreams Drunk Glorious Gluttony Meals Napping Official Officials Overindulgence Parade Parades Prime Minister Prospects Punch Bowl Sleep Tired Tower Of London Naps
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Delicious Dreams - Castles in the Air! - Glorious Prospects!
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is a captivating hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, showcasing a satirical portrayal of prominent figures from the early 19th century. The print captures an intriguing moment where exhausted diplomats and officials are seen indulging in afternoon naps during an official dinner at the Tower of London. The cartoon-like scene depicts various politicians, including George Canning, Robert Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool, and Napoleon Bonaparte himself. These influential figures are shown sleeping soundly amidst parades and cheering crowds. Their tired faces reflect the fatigue that comes with their high-ranking positions. Gillray's sharp wit shines through as he highlights gluttony and overindulgence by portraying one diplomat with a gouty hand clutching a punch bowl while another lies drunk on a gothic chair. Meanwhile, animals like bears and bulls roam freely around them, symbolizing political power struggles. This amusing yet thought-provoking artwork serves as social commentary on government officials' tendency to prioritize personal comfort over public responsibilities. It also offers insight into the artist's critique of British politics during this era. With its intricate details and clever symbolism, "Delicious Dreams: Castles in the Air! - Glorious Prospects!" invites viewers to contemplate both the humorous aspects of human nature and deeper societal issues that persist even today.
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