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Political Mathematicians Shaking the Board bottomed Hemispheres, pub
3025925 Political Mathematicians Shaking the Board bottomed Hemispheres, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ministry of All Talents (1806-07) dine in a pair of breeches belonging to the deceased Charles James Fox (1749-1806); feathers of the Prince of Wales; Sir Francis Burdett (1770-1844), John Horne Tooke (1736-1812), and William Cobbett (1763-1835) try to topple the government with a pole; Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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Banquet Breeches Conqueror Cross Legged Cutting English Channel Excess Feast French Emperor Grave Liberty Cap Napoleon Bonaparte Overturn Political Satire Regency Rising Scavenging Scissors Tailor Tape Measure Telescope Vermin Dine Lord Grenville
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This hand-coloured engraving titled "Political Mathematicians Shaking the Board bottomed Hemispheres" by James Gillray captures a satirical moment in British politics during the early 19th century. The artwork, part of a private collection, depicts members of the radical opposition attempting to topple the government with a pole while dining in breeches that belonged to Charles James Fox, who had recently passed away. The scene is filled with symbolic elements and political commentary. Feathers from the Prince of Wales adorn their hats, representing excess and extravagance. Britannia weeps as she witnesses this chaotic feast, while Napoleon Bonaparte's imminent invasion looms over them all. Gillray's sharp wit is evident throughout the image - Thomas Paine sits cross-legged on top of a grave marked "Fox's Ghost" signifying his influence even after death. Meanwhile, Lord Grenville measures the coastline with a tape measure as if calculating Britain's vulnerability to attack. The artist cleverly uses visual metaphors such as scissors cutting through fat and vermin scavenging for scraps to criticize both government corruption and radical opposition tactics. This cartoon-like portrayal highlights Gillray's mastery in using satire to convey complex political messages. Overall, this print serves as an insightful historical document that sheds light on the turbulent times of Regency England and showcases Gillray's talent for capturing political absurdities through art.
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