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Hanging and Drowning, or Fatal Effects of the French Defeat
NCO190466 Hanging and Drowning, or Fatal Effects of the French Defeat, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.1x34.3 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: reactions to military victory over France in the Revolutionary Wars; Charles James Fox (1749-1806) hangs himself; portrait of George III (1738-1820); ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22932438
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Chaos Collapsed Contrast Despair Drunk Hanoverian Inebriated Member Of Parliament Merriment Noose Opposites Overturned Table Political Satire Prime Minister Radical Whig Reformer Revelry Suicide Toast Toasting William Pitt 1759 1806
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The print titled "Hanging and Drowning, or Fatal Effects of the French Defeat" captures a moment of intense political satire and contrasting emotions. Created by James Gillray in 1795, this hand-coloured etching showcases the reactions to a military victory over France during the Revolutionary Wars. In this image, we see Charles James Fox, a prominent English statesman and supporter of the French Revolution, hanging himself in despair. The portrait of George III looms in the background, symbolizing the chaos that ensues after such a defeat. The scene is filled with revelry as politicians toast to their triumph while Fox succumbs to his own despair. Gillray's satirical approach highlights the stark contrast between those celebrating and those who sympathize with Republican ideals. The overturned table and spilled wine represent an atmosphere of drunken merriment amidst political turmoil. This artwork serves as both a critique on British politics at that time and an exploration of human nature's ability to experience extreme joy alongside profound sadness. It invites viewers to reflect on how victories can have fatal consequences for some individuals. Courtesy of New College Oxford, this historic print offers us a glimpse into Georgian society's complex dynamics through its intricate details and clever symbolism.
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