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A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
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A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO189772 A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830); facade of Carlton house seen through window; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22339778
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The print titled "A Voluptuary under the Horrors of Digestion" captures a satirical and grotesque scene from 1792, published by Hannah Humphrey. The central figure in this hand-coloured etching is George, Prince of Wales, portrayed as an obese and disheveled man suffering from the consequences of his excessive indulgence. Seated in a cluttered room with overflowing chamber pots, bills scattered around him, and detritus on the floor, George's pot belly protrudes prominently. He slouches in his chair while surrounded by candles illuminating his debauched surroundings. His distended stomach serves as evidence of his gluttony and excess. In this caricature-like portrayal, Gillray highlights not only George's physical appearance but also symbolizes his greed through various elements such as dice representing gambling habits and goblets filled with potions promising cures for overindulgence. The painting further emphasizes the prince's opulence with plumes adorning his hat and a coronet placed nearby. Through biting satire, Gillray mocks the Hanoverian prince's lifestyle choices while commenting on societal issues related to extravagance and moral decay during Georgian times. This engraving stands as a reminder that even those in positions of power are not immune to their own vices. Courtesy of Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Images, this image offers viewers a glimpse into history through artistry that continues to provoke thought centuries later.
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