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Satire Collection

"Satire: A Timeless Art of Social Commentary" From William Hogarth's iconic prints Gin Lane and Beer Street, to James Gillray's biting political cartoons

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Satire Collection: HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860
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Satire Collection: Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
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Satire Collection: HOGARTH: BEER STREET. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860
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Satire Collection: Man riding on a steam rocket
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Satire Collection: Duke Wellington / Paul Pry
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Satire Collection: NAPOLEON CARTOON, 1805. The Plumb-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper
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Satire Collection: Poster advertising the D Oyly Carte Opera Company
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Satire Collection: Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
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Satire Collection: The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert Seymour
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Satire Collection: Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat), 1555
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Satire Collection: Gin Juggarnath, 1835
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Satire Collection: Science / Gillray Satire
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Satire Collection: Charles Darwin
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Satire Collection: Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
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Satire Collection: Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877, 1877
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Satire Collection: Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
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Satire Collection: The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
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Satire Collection: HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design)
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Satire Collection: William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Morning
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Satire Collection: William Hogarth The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 1
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Satire Collection: Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735
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Satire Collection: Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House - HM Bateman
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Satire Collection: Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)
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Satire Collection: Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
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Satire Collection: Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
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Satire Collection: Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
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Satire Collection: Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
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Satire Collection: The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
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Satire Collection: The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
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Satire Collection: Awful changes cartoon
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Satire Collection: HOGARTH: FOUR TIMES OF DAY. Night. Steel engraving after the original, 1738, by William Hogarth
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Satire Collection: Rejected by the inventions board
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Satire Collection: Satire on Phrenology
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Satire Collection: Smoking club, 18th century artwork
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Satire Collection: London going out of town -- the expansion of London
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Satire Collection: Medical Vaccination
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Satire Collection: Cartoon of Winston Churchill, British statesman
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Satire Collection: Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape
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Satire Collection: Integrity retiring from Office!, 1801
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Satire Collection: The Lawyers Office, 1545. Artist: Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567)
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Satire Collection: A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashion
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Satire Collection: HOGARTH: FOUR TIMES OF DAY. Noon. Steel engraving after the etching and engraving, 1738
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Satire Collection: Ladies Football, 1894
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Satire Collection: Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
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Satire Collection: The Five ALLs - John Kay
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Satire Collection: To the Public Danger
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Satire Collection: South Sea Bubble / 1721
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Satire Collection: Art / Hogarth / The Times


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"Satire: A Timeless Art of Social Commentary" From William Hogarth's iconic prints Gin Lane and Beer Street, to James Gillray's biting political cartoons, it has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. These artists used their craft to expose the vices and follies of society with sharp wit and clever imagery. In Gin Lane, Hogarth vividly portrays the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and communities. The chaotic scene serves as a cautionary tale against excessive drinking, highlighting the dark underbelly of London's gin craze in the 18th century. Meanwhile, Beer Street presents a stark contrast - an idyllic vision of moderation and prosperity. By juxtaposing these two prints, Hogarth satirically critiques societal choices while advocating for responsible consumption. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gillray's Napoleon Cartoon from 1805. This satirical etching humorously depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt carving up the world like a plumb pudding during peace negotiations. Through this exaggerated portrayal, Gillray mocks both leaders' hunger for power at the expense of global stability. Satire is not limited to politics alone; it also tackles technological advancements like man riding on a steam rocket or advertisements such as D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster. These works playfully poke fun at society's fascination with progress or consumerism. Even centuries ago, satire was employed by artists like Charles Williams who parodied an advertisement for Rumford stoves in Luxury or Comforts of a Rum p ford. By exaggerating its benefits through colorful caricatures, Williams exposes how easily people can be swayed by marketing tactics. The Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877 takes satire into geopolitical realms by comically mapping out international conflicts during that period. It highlights absurdities within war strategies while reminding viewers that behind every conflict lie real human lives affected by political decisions.