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Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
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Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)
2962527 Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806); Edmund Burke (1749 - 1797); Frederick North, Earl of Guildford (1732 - 1792); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23135370
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bare Back Beating Corpulent Depressed Despairing Despondent Embracing Flagellating Flagellation Kissing Lecher Lecherous Licentious Penance Political Satire Radical Reformer Reluctant Resisting Roman Catholic Rotund Scourge Stool Stout Whig Whipping Maid Punitive
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Evening Consolation, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) captures a satirical moment in history with intricate detail and vivid colors. This print by James Gillray depicts three prominent figures of the time - Charles James Fox, Edmund Burke, and Frederick North, Earl of Guildford. The scene unfolds within an interior setting where a corpulent statesman is shown reluctantly flagellating himself while kneeling on a stool. The fat female servant stands nearby, holding a book of reforms as she watches the despondent politician engage in self-harm. The atmosphere is filled with despair and tension as the rotund figure embraces his own political failures. Gillray's sharp wit shines through this political satire as he criticizes the licentious behavior and reluctance for reform among these influential men. The artist skillfully uses symbolism to convey their corrupt nature, depicting them as lecherous individuals who resist change. This hand-colored engraving offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of late 18th-century England. It serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that continues to captivate viewers today. Displayed here from the Stapleton Collection, this print showcases Gillray's mastery in capturing complex emotions through caricatured figures. Its detailed composition invites us to reflect on power dynamics, societal norms, and the struggle for meaningful change.
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