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A serio comic extravaganza... 1820
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A serio comic extravaganza... 1820
A serio comic extravaganza... 1820. George IV seems to be dismissing a petition from the Lord Mayor, John Thomas Thorp, introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood (?). The Duke of Wellington stands beside the King
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1st Duke Of Wellington Action Alderman Alderman Of London Arthur Arthur Wellesley Beefeater Beefeaters Dismissing Duke Of Duke Of Wellington George Iv George Iv Of The United Kingdom Georgian Hanoverian Iron Duke John Thomas King George Iv King Of Great Britain Lord Mayor Of London Lord Wellington Matthew Matthew Wood Petition Pike Prince Of Wales Prince Regent Prinnie Prinny Refusing Sir Arthur Wellesley Sir Matthew Sir Matthew Wood Speech Bubble The Iron Duke Throne Wellesley Wellington Yeoman Of The Guard Yeoman Warder Yeomen Warders Thorp
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A Serio Comic Extravaganza. . . 1820 - A Glimpse into the Royal Court
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1820, where a serio comic extravaganza unfolds within the walls of the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery. The scene depicts an intriguing encounter between King George IV and his courtiers. At the center of attention stands George IV himself, resplendent in his regal attire. With an air of authority, he dismisses a petition presented by Lord Mayor John Thomas Thorp, who is introduced by Alderman Matthew Wood. Standing beside the king is none other than the illustrious Duke of Wellington, known as the Iron Duke for his military prowess. The image captures a moment charged with tension and political satire. As George IV refuses to entertain their pleas, one can only wonder about the nature of this petition and its significance in shaping British history during that time. The artist's skillful use of color brings life to each character portrayed here – from beefeaters guarding their monarch to various individuals representing different professions and social classes. This vibrant etching serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that sheds light on early 19th-century Britain. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from our past, it reminds us not only of power dynamics within monarchy but also highlights how art has long been employed as a tool for commentary on society.
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