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The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
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The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
NCO190417 The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1849-1806), appointed Foreign Minister in Lord Grenvilles Administration; Henry Petty (1780-1863), Chancellor of the Exchequer; ); English, out of copyright
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The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
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is a captivating and thought-provoking hand-coloured etching by James Gillray. This political satire, published in 1806, depicts a bustling street scene filled with vivid characters and symbolic elements. In the foreground, we see Charles James Fox, the "Friend of the People" accompanied by Henry Petty, the "Petty New Tax Gatherer". Both men are portrayed as rotund figures riding in a horse-drawn cart overflowing with barrels labeled "extra taxes". Their appearance suggests their gluttonous nature and insatiable appetite for imposing unjust financial burdens on the poor. The surrounding environment further emphasizes this theme of poverty and oppression. A filthy child plays in a gutter while an infant cries nearby. A woman leans out of her window demanding money from Fox and Petty. The dilapidated furniture strewn across the street adds to the atmosphere of destitution. Gillray's use of sarcasm is evident throughout this satirical masterpiece. The inclusion of a hissing cat symbolizes public discontent towards these politicians' actions. The knocking at John Bull's door represents their intrusive presence in people's lives. Overall, this engraving serves as biting commentary on taxation policies during that era. It highlights how those in power exploit ordinary citizens for personal gain while disregarding their struggles and needs. Gillray's skillful execution invites viewers to reflect upon societal injustices that persist even today.
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