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2966804 The Rights of Man, or Tomm Paine, the Little American Taylor taking the measure of the Crown for a new Pair of Revolution Breeches, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809); published Rights of Man in 1791; allusion to earlier occupation as a staymaker; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22693014
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Clogs Democrat Founding Father Hanoverian Jewelled Measurement Measuring Polemicist Political Satire Quaker Radical Rags Scissors Tailor Tape Measure Tricolour Jewel
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The Rights of Man, or Tomm Paine, the Little American Taylor taking the measure of the Crown for a new Pair of Revolution Breeches
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is a captivating hand-colored engraving by James Gillray. The image portrays Thomas Paine, an influential writer and political activist, measuring the Crown with his tape measure while wearing clogs and holding scissors in one hand. This satirical cartoon from 1791 alludes to Paine's previous occupation as a staymaker and cleverly symbolizes his role in challenging authority. Paine's groundbreaking work "Rights of Man" published that same year, advocated for individual liberties and criticized hereditary monarchy. In this artwork, he is depicted as a democrat adorned with jewels and tricolor ribbons representing revolutionary ideals. The artist skillfully captures both Paine's radicalism and his Quaker background through subtle details like his attire. Gillray's caricature highlights Paine's significant contribution to literature and politics during this era. As one of America's founding fathers, he played a crucial role in shaping democratic principles across continents. By humorously portraying him as a tailor measuring the Crown for revolution-inspired breeches, Gillray emphasizes how Paine challenged traditional power structures through his writing. This print serves as an insightful historical artifact reflecting the tensions between revolutionaries seeking change and established authorities clinging to their privileges during this transformative period in history. It showcases Gillray's talent for political satire while immortalizing Thomas Paine as an iconic figure whose ideas continue to
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