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The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
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The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966812 The Giant Factotum amusing hinself, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt (1759-1806) playing cup and ball with a globe in the House of Commons; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23446522
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Giant Factotum - A Satirical Masterpiece of Political Power
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. In this hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, we are transported back to the year 1797, where political satire reigns supreme. The image depicts William Pitt, the Prime Minister of England at the time, amusing himself in a rather peculiar manner within the House of Commons. Pitt is shown towering over his fellow Members of Parliament, his gigantic figure dwarfing them all. With bulging pockets and an elongated cravat adorning his skinny frame, he exudes an air of egotistical power. Standing triumphantly on a globe while playing cup and ball with it, he symbolically tramples upon the opposition beneath him. The cartoonish depiction highlights Pitt's control and dominance over both politics and people alike. His mammoth presence seems to crush any dissenting voices as he stands proudly over the Speaker's chair. Even the royal coat of arms bows down in deference to his might. Surrounded by supporters who fearfully bow before him or toy with papers on benches below, Pitt relishes in his own arrogance. This satirical masterpiece captures not only the essence of political power but also serves as a reminder that even those considered mighty can be reduced to mere caricatures when their actions become monstrous. Gillray's engraving remains a timeless testament to how art can expose truth through humor and alarmingly thin veils. It invites us into a world where politicians are portrayed as larger than
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