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John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
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John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer, Trust your Fortune's cares to me". John Bull, scratching his head: "I have read many crabbed things in the courses of my time - but this for an easy piece of Business is the toughest to understand I ever met with". List reads: Tax upon Income, a Plain, Short and easy description of the Different Clauses in the Income Tax so as to Render it familiar to the Meanest Capacity
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John Bull at His Studies: A 18th Century Allegory of Taxation and Perplexity This hand-colored etching on ivory laid paper, titled "John Bull at His Studies," was published on March 13, 1799. The creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, but it is believed to be a British work of art from the late 18th century. The allegorical figure of John Bull, the personification of England, is depicted in deep concentration, surrounded by various books, ledgers, and papers. A guardian angel, in the form of British Prime Minister William Pitt, hovers above him, offering words of encouragement: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer, Trust your Fortune's cares to me." John Bull, with a puzzled expression, scratches his head as he attempts to decipher the complexities of the "Tax upon Income," as listed in the book before him. The list, titled "A Plain, Short and easy description of the Different Clauses in the Income Tax so as to Render it familiar to the Meanest Capacity," is a metaphor for the complicated nature of the financial matters that John Bull must navigate. The scene is filled with humorous details, such as the harp in the corner, symbolizing the musical side of life, and the caricatured figure of Paulus Purgantius Pedasculus, a well-known satirical character, peering over John Bull's shoulder. This intricate and colorful work of art is a testament to the artistic school of the time and the humorous take on the challenges of everyday life, particularly those related to finance and accounting.
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