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How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
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How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL Marks
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is pulled by Viscount Castlereagh, Lady Conyngham, and Sidmouth. The cartoon refers to George IVs attempt to dissolve his marriage to Caroline after his accession to the throne
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1st Baron Brougham And Vaux 1st Viscount Sidmouth Baron Brougham And Vaux Brougham Caroline Caroline Amelia Elizabeth Of Brunswick Caroline Of Brunswick Caroline Of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel Castlereagh Conyngham Duke Of Brougham Duke Of Brougham And Vaux Elizabeth George Iv George Iv Of The United Kingdom Georgian Henry Henry Addington Henry Brougham Henry Peter Henry Peter Brougham J Lewis Marks Jl Marks Justice King George Iv King Of Great Britain Lord Lord Brougham Lord Sidmouth Marks Prince Of Wales Prince Regent Princess Of Wales Prinnie Prinny Pulling Queen Caroline Queen Consort Queen Consort Of George Iv Robert Stewart Sidmouth Speech Bubble Stewart Viscount Viscount Castlereagh Viscount Sidmouth Addington Allegorical Figure Elizabeth Conyngham Lord Castlereagh Metaphor
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How to Get Un-Married, Ay, There's the Rub!, 1820
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. This intriguing print captures a satirical cartoon titled "How to Get Un-Married, Ay, There's the Rub!" created by JL Marks in 1820. The artwork humorously depicts the tumultuous marital situation between George IV and Queen Caroline of Brunswick. In this caricature, George IV and Queen Caroline are shown tied back to back, symbolizing their estranged relationship. The figure of Justice holds the Queen's hand, representing her fight for justice and fairness. On the left side stands Lord Brougham, a prominent political figure at that time who played a significant role in this controversial affair. The King is depicted being pulled away from his wife by Viscount Castlereagh, Lady Conyngham (Marchioness Conyngham), and Sidmouth. These figures represent influential individuals who supported George IV's attempt to dissolve his marriage after ascending to the throne. This cartoon reflects on the public scandal surrounding George IV's efforts to annul his union with Caroline following his coronation as King of Great Britain. It provides insight into not only their personal struggles but also highlights societal attitudes towards divorce during that era. Preserved within this historical image lies a visual commentary on power dynamics and political maneuvering amidst royal relationships in early 19th-century Britain.
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