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A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
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A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2636952 A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt (1759-1806) grants Treasury funds to discharge debts on the Civil List; handing sack of money to King George III (1738-1820); Queen Charlotte (1744-1818); playing with snuff box; George IV, Prince of Wales (1762-1830) dressed in rags; receiving cheque from Duc d Orleans; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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A New Way to Pay the National Debt
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is a captivating hand-colored engraving by James Gillray, created in 1786. This satirical artwork depicts a scene where William Pitt, the British Prime Minister at that time, grants Treasury funds to discharge debts on the Civil List. In this humorous portrayal of political satire, King George III and Queen Charlotte can be seen playing with a snuff box while receiving a sack of money from Pitt. The image also features Prince George IV dressed in rags and receiving a cheque from Duc d'Orleans. The artist cleverly highlights the contrast between wealth and destitution as he portrays an amputee musician begging for coins next to an overflowing wheelbarrow filled with gold. Gillray's caricature showcases various social classes and their relationship with government funds during this era. From aristocrats flaunting their excesses to beggars struggling for survival, every character represents different aspects of society affected by financial matters. This engraving not only serves as political commentary but also provides insight into Georgian society's dynamics. With intricate details such as false legs, sideburns, feathered bicorn hats, and elaborate costumes worn by each character, Gillray captures the essence of this period flawlessly. Overall, "A New Way to Pay the National Debt" offers viewers an amusing yet thought-provoking glimpse into 18th-century England's socio-economic landscape through its masterful use of satire and artistic skill.
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