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Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
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Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025375 Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Dorothy Jordan (Dorothea Philips) 1761 - 1816); mistress of King William IV (1765 - 1837); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23440404
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chamber Pot Cracked Duke Of Clarence Fissure Legs Mistress Naval Uniform Social Satire Start Striped Trousers Lovers Monarch
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Lubbers Hole, alias The Crack'd Jordan" is a satirical masterpiece by James Gillray. Published in 1791, it offers a humorous take on the scandalous affair between Mrs Dorothy Jordan and King William IV. The print depicts Mrs Jordan's head and shoulders emerging from a fissure or crack in the ground, while the Duke of Clarence (later known as King William IV) stands beside her in his naval uniform. With impeccable attention to detail, Gillray captures every element that adds to the satire - from their exaggerated facial expressions to their clothing. Mrs Jordan's striped trousers and jacket symbolize her lover's position as a naval officer. Meanwhile, the inclusion of a chamber pot near her feet hints at their illicit relationship hidden behind closed doors. This clever use of symbolism reflects Gillray's talent for social satire. As one gazes upon this print, they are transported back in time to witness an intimate moment between two lovers caught up in scandalous affairs. It serves as both an amusing caricature and a commentary on power dynamics within society. Now part of The Stapleton Collection and held privately, this engraving continues to captivate viewers with its wit and artistic brilliance. It remains an enduring testament to James Gillray's skillful ability to capture complex narratives through visual storytelling.
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