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John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere
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John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere
2966820 John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere, pub 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726 - 1814); Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan (1731 - 1804); Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806); Alan Gardner, Baron Gardner (1742 - 1808); Richard Howe, Earl Howe (1726 -1799); Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson (1758 - 185); John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent (135 - 1823); Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751 - 1816); Sir John Boriase Warren (1753 - 1822); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22441984
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aboukir Bay Beer Coarse Diner Dishes Excess Feast Feasting Gunboats John Bull Napoleonic Wars Naval Officers Obese Personification Of Great Britain Political Satire Pot Belly Stout Stuffed Dine Over Eating Sated
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere" is a satirical masterpiece by James Gillray. This image, dating back to 1798, offers a humorous and politically charged commentary on the Napoleonic Wars. In this scene, we witness an extravagant feast where prominent figures such as Charles James Fox, Horatio Nelson, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan are depicted as naval officers serving John Bull – personification of Great Britain. The admirals-turned-servants stuff him with copious amounts of food and drink while surrounded by miniature cannon barrels and battered French ships. Gillray's caricature cleverly exposes the excesses of the British navy during this period. With their pot bellies and stout frames, these naval officers represent gluttony and indulgence. The artist uses coarse humor to criticize their overeating habits while highlighting England's naval victories in Aboukir Bay. Through intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship, Gillray captures the essence of this satirical narrative. From the grotesque portrayal of John Bull to the exaggerated expressions on each character's face, every element adds depth to this political cartoon. This print from Fine Art Finder serves as a historical artifact that not only showcases Gillray's artistic prowess but also provides valuable insight into the socio-political climate of late 18th-century Britain. It reminds us that even in times of conflict, art can be used as a powerful tool for social commentary and critique.
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