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Hunting the Bull, 1817 (colour etching)
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Hunting the Bull, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290948 Hunting the Bull, 1817 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bull as a bull caught between the extremes of the radical orators and journalists and the oppression of the government; ); English, out of copyright
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Angry Butchers Charging Chartist Chartists Clubs Henry Hunt Pikes Reform Reformers Reforming Reforms Revolt Spa Fields Taxes
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Hunting the Bull, 1817
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is a captivating colour etching by George Cruikshank that depicts John Bull, personifying England, trapped between the radical orators and journalists on one side and the oppressive government on the other. This artwork symbolizes the tumultuous political climate of its time. In this satirical representation, John Bull is portrayed as a bull charging angrily amidst a chaotic scene. The artist cleverly captures the essence of political strife through various elements such as clubs, dogs, property tax wigs, and an enraged crowd. It highlights how politicians were hunted down for their reformist ideas and faced opposition from both sides. The image alludes to significant events like Spa Fields riots, taxes revolt, revolutionaries advocating for reforms such as Henry Hunt's mass pressure campaign. The presence of pikes and butchers signifies violent resistance against assessed taxes imposed by the government. Cruikshank's cartoonish style adds an element of humor to this thought-provoking piece while also shedding light on serious issues surrounding civil liberties and political oppression during that era. This print serves as a historical document capturing not only specific individuals involved in chartist movements but also reflecting broader themes of societal discontentment with existing systems. "Hunting the Bull" invites viewers to contemplate power dynamics within politics and encourages critical examination of authority figures' actions in shaping society.
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