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Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
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Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Pray remember us poor children, 1795. Duke of York, Duke of Clarence and Prince of Wales at the door of the House of Commons. Henry Addington, Charles Fox and William Pitt speak. This is a satire on the Kings request for an establishment for the Prince & Princess of Wales and payment of the Princes debts
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1st Viscount Sidmouth Begging Charles Fox Charles James Charles James Fox Cruikshank Doorway Duke Of Clarence Duke Of York And Albany Frederick Frederick Augustus George Iv George Iv Of The United Kingdom Henry Henry Addington Henry Duke Of Clarence House Of Commons Houses Of Parliament Isaac Isaac Cruikshank King George Iv King Of Great Britain King Of Great Britain And Ireland King William Iv Lord Sidmouth Palace Of Westminster Pitt Prince Frederick Prince Of Wales Prince Regent Prince William Henry Prinnie Prinny Sidmouth Speaker The Younger Viscount Viscount Sidmouth William Iv William Iv Of The United Kingdom William Pitt William Pitt The Younger Addington City Of Westminster
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The satirical print "Pray remember us poor children, 1795" by Isaac Cruikshank captures a moment of political turmoil and social inequality in 18th century England. The scene depicts the Duke of York, the Duke of Clarence, and the Prince of Wales standing at the door of the House of Commons while Henry Addington, Charles Fox, and William Pitt engage in conversation inside. This artwork serves as a critique on King George IV's request for an establishment for his son and daughter-in-law, as well as payment for his own debts. It highlights the stark contrast between the opulence enjoyed by royalty and the dire poverty experienced by many children during that time. The image showcases London's City of Westminster with its grand buildings serving as a backdrop to this political drama. The artist skillfully uses color to emphasize various elements within the composition - from vibrant clothing worn by those in power to more muted tones representing poverty-stricken individuals begging outside. Through this powerful visual representation, Cruikshank invites viewers to reflect upon societal inequalities and challenges prevailing political decisions that perpetuate such disparities. This historical artifact can be found at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, offering us a glimpse into England's past struggles with wealth distribution and social justice.
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