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A smoking club, House of Commons, London, 1793
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A smoking club, House of Commons, London, 1793
A smoking club, House of Commons, London, 1793. Depicting the House of Commons burlesqued as a smoking club whose quarrelsome members - Fox, Dundas, Pitt, etc. are puffing smoke at each other. The Speaker, in the manner of a tavern club chairman, is sitting at the head of the table
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A Smoking Club, House of Commons, London, 1793 - A Satirical Depiction of Political Rivalries
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing print captures a unique moment in the political history of 18th century England. The House of Commons is transformed into a smoking club, where prominent figures such as Charles James Fox, Henry Dundas, and William Pitt engage in a humorous battle of smoke puffs. In this burlesque scene created by the anonymous artist from that era, the Speaker assumes the role of a tavern club chairman at the head of the table. The etching skillfully portrays these quarrelsome politicians puffing smoke at each other with exaggerated expressions on their faces. It offers an amusing commentary on their rivalries and highlights how even within the esteemed walls of Parliament, tensions could escalate to comical levels. As we delve into this image from Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's collection, we are transported back to an era when politics was not only serious business but also subject to satire and caricature. The Palace of Westminster serves as an atmospheric backdrop for this smoky gathering where power dynamics play out amidst clouds of tobacco. This historical snapshot provides us with insight into both the personalities involved and public sentiment towards them during that time. It reminds us that politics has always been intertwined with humor and theatrics – elements which continue to shape our perceptions today.
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