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View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
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View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO190159 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25x35.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: folding illustrated supplement to the History of the Westminster and Middlesex Elections published in 1806; Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) is booed off the platform at the November election; Samuel Whitbread (1758-1815) offers him a tankard of beer; Samuel Hood (1724-1816) turns away in shame; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22339874
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Clubs Consolation Contempt Defeat Disgrace Embarrassed Embarrassment Gesturing Hanoverian Humiliated Humiliation Iron Loss Member Of Parliament Mockery Mocking Naval Officer Opposition Political Satire Ridicule Satisfied Scissors Shouting Smug Unpopular Vote Voter Voting
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This hand-coloured etching with aquatint, titled "View of the Hustings in Covent Garden" captures a pivotal moment in British political history. Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into the Westminster and Middlesex Elections of that year. In this scene, we witness Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a prominent statesman and Member of Parliament, being booed off the platform during the November election. As he slinks off in defeat, Samuel Whitbread extends him a tankard of beer as consolation. Meanwhile, Samuel Hood turns away in shame at Sheridan's humiliation. The crowd surrounding them is filled with contempt and ridicule for Sheridan's unpopular actions. They wave their hats and shout their disapproval while gesturing mockingly towards him. The atmosphere is one of ignominy and embarrassment for the disgraced politician. James Gillray masterfully portrays this moment through his satirical lens. His caricature highlights Sheridan's smug expression despite his loss and emphasizes the contrast between his satisfaction and the public's disdain. Through clever use of symbolism such as naval officer Samuel Hood turning away from Sheridan's disgraceful exit or voters wielding scissors to symbolize cutting ties with an unworthy representative, Gillray effectively conveys both political commentary and entertainment value. This print serves as a testament to Georgian-era political satire while offering us insight into the complex dynamics between politicians and voters during this tumultuous period in British history.
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