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Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)

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Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)

XCF290978 Returning from Brooks s, 1784 (colour etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830) supported out of Brooks Gentlemans Club by Charles James Fox (1749-1806) and a patriotic publican; ); English, out of copyright

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Alcoholism Badge Canvassing Caring Carried Dishevelled Dissolute Drunk Election Excess Hanoverian Inebriated Inebriation Over Indulgence Patriot Pointing Prinny Supporting Unkempt Vice Votes Weak Weakness


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Returning from Brooks, 1784 (colour etching) captures a moment of political revelry and excess in the Georgian era. In this satirical caricature by James Gillray, we witness an inebriated Prince of Wales, later known as George IV, being supported by Charles James Fox and a patriotic publican. The image portrays the Prince as disheveled and unkempt, pointing towards his loyal supporters while wearing a badge symbolizing his election campaign. His drunken state is evident through his unsteady posture and dissolute expression. This cartoon-like portrayal highlights the vices associated with alcoholism and overindulgence that plagued the royal figure. Gillray's work not only mocks the Prince's weakness for excessive drinking but also comments on the political landscape of the time. The artist cleverly depicts how politicians like Fox would go to great lengths to secure votes during elections, even if it meant supporting an intoxicated candidate. This print serves as both a historical document capturing an important moment in British politics and a social commentary on moral decay within high society. It reminds us of how power can be compromised when individuals succumb to their weaknesses. Now part of a private collection, this artwork continues to fascinate viewers with its vivid depiction of political intrigue intertwined with personal flaws.

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