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A Political Battle Royal Design d for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c. 1743
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A Political Battle Royal Design d for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c. 1743
XJF863025 A Political Battle Royal Design d for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c.1743 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the fall of Robert Walpole, British politicians line up for power behind his younger brother Horace Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton (1678a'1757) and William Richard Chetweynd, 3rd Viscount Chetwynd (1685?a'1770) as they prepare to fight a duel after Chetwynds assertion at the House of Commons that both brothers deserved hanging. Chetwynd was slightly wounded.
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Media ID 12939776
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Boxer Boxing Coalition Duel Duke Of Argyll Earl Granville Earl Of Chatham Earl Of Chesterfield Jacobite John Campbell Opposition Pugilism Rivalry Robert Walpole Walpole Whig Whigs William Pitt The Elder Chetwynd Earl Of Bath Earl Of Hardwicke Horatio Walpole Philip Dormer Stanhope Philip Yorke William Pulteney
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The engraving titled "A Political Battle Royal Design for Broughtons New Amphitheatre, c. 1743" captures the intense political climate of 18th century England with a satirical twist. After the downfall of Robert Walpole, British politicians align themselves behind his younger brother Horace Walpole and William Richard Chetwynd as they prepare to engage in a duel following Chetwynd's audacious claim at the House of Commons that both brothers deserved hanging. In this print, we witness an array of prominent figures from various political factions gathering around the boxing ring, symbolizing their readiness for battle. Sir John Hynde Cotton, a Jacobite sympathizer, stands alongside Horatio Walpole while other influential figures like Sir Watkin Williams Wynne and William Pitt the Elder take their positions. The tension is palpable as these politicians-turned-boxers await their turn to settle scores through physical combat. This artwork not only serves as a caricatured representation of government dynamics but also highlights the rivalry and power struggles within British politics during this era. With its detailed depiction of each character's facial expressions and body language, it offers viewers an insight into the complex web of alliances and oppositions that shaped political decision-making. As a historical document capturing an important moment in British history, this print provides valuable insights into how satire was used to comment on contemporary events while entertaining audiences. It reminds us that even in times long past, politics has always been rife with drama and conflict.
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