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Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
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Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819
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Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819, by Isaac Robert Cruikshank This hand-colored etching on paper, titled "Symptoms of Crim. Con!!," was created by the renowned English caricaturist Isaac Robert Cruikshank and published on February 12, 1819. The image offers a witty and satirical commentary on the political and social climate of Britain during the 19th century. At the center of the print, two figures, Chancellor of the Exchequer Nicholas Vansittart, 1st Baron Bexley, and a banker from the Bank of England, are depicted in deep conversation. Their intense focus on their discussion is contrasted by the chaotic scene unfolding around them. The city of London is shown in disarray, with men and women courting disease and crime instead of each other. The concept of financial instability and corruption is personified as a woman, represented by the figure of "Disease," who is spreading her contagion throughout the city. The print is a parody of the popular "Symptoms" series, which depicted various diseases and their symptoms. In this version, Cruikshank uses the format to comment on the symptoms of criminal conduct and the corrupting influence of money and power. The use of color and hand-tinting adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a visually striking and engaging work of art. The print is an important example of the political and social commentary found in 19th-century British art. It offers insight into the concerns and anxieties of the time, as well as the artist's ability to use humor and satire to critique the establishment. Today, it is held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and is a valuable addition to the heritage of art history.
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