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The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805 (coloured engraving) (see also 152999)
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The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805 (coloured engraving) (see also 152999)
XIR158226 The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805 (coloured engraving) (see also 152999) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1783-1806); severing of Peace of Amiens, May 1803; the plumb pudding in danger or State epicures taking a petit souper; the great globe itself and all which it inherit is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites; ); English, out of copyright
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1769 1821 Bonaparte Cutting Emperor Napoleon Globe Glutton Gluttony Greed Greedy Napoleonic Wars Prime Minister Slicing
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This coloured engraving, titled "The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805" by James Gillray captures a satirical moment during the Napoleonic Wars. The print depicts William Pitt the Younger, the Prime Minister of England at the time, slicing into a plum pudding that symbolizes peace. This act represents the severing of the Peace of Amiens in May 1803. In this political cartoon, Gillray uses humor and wit to criticize both Pitt and Napoleon Bonaparte. The caption beneath reads: "the plumb pudding in danger or State epicures taking a petit souper; the great globe itself and all which it inherit is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites". Through this statement, Gillray suggests that neither leader can be satisfied with their current power; they constantly crave more. The image highlights themes of gluttony and greed as both leaders are depicted as ravenous eaters. It serves as a commentary on their insatiable desire for dominance and control over territories. "The Plum Pudding in Danger" is an excellent example of political satire from this era. It showcases Gillray's talent for using caricature to convey complex ideas about power dynamics between nations. This print remains relevant today as it reminds us how hunger for power can endanger peace and stability on a global scale.
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