A petitioning, remonstrating, reforming, republican, R
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A petitioning, remonstrating, reforming, republican, R
A petitioning, remonstrating, reforming, republican, R.S. 1782, a Republican squatting over an upturned crown, urinating into an upturned bishops mitre. He supports himself with a staff on which is a liberty cap with the word liberty crossed out and rebellion written underneath. A doggrel Your petitioner sheweth is written underneath the image
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12810225
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1782 Bishops Crossed Crown Liberty Mitre Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Rebellion Republican Squatting Staff Supports Traditional Word Written Petitioner Petitioning Reforming Remonstrating Upturned Urinating
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print from the Liszt Collection captures a powerful and provocative image that speaks volumes about the spirit of rebellion and reform. In this engraving titled "A petitioning, remonstrating, reforming, republican" we see an anonymous figure squatting over an upturned crown while urinating into an upturned bishop's mitre. The symbolism is striking; it represents a bold defiance against traditional authority and oppressive systems. The figure supports himself with a staff adorned with a liberty cap, although the word "liberty" has been crossed out and replaced with "rebellion". This alteration suggests that true freedom can only be achieved through revolutionary action rather than peaceful petitions alone. Beneath this thought-provoking image lies the doggerel verse: "Your petitioner sheweth". These words further emphasize the act of speaking out against injustice and demanding change. With its retro-styled engravement technique, this artwork transports us back to 1782 when political dissent was rife. It serves as a reminder of our history's struggles for liberty and equality. Its aged appearance adds to its nostalgic charm, evoking memories of times gone by. This historic art piece invites viewers to reflect on their own role in shaping society today. It challenges us to question authority, fight for justice, and embrace rebellious spirits in pursuit of meaningful reform.
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