Caricature of William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law

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Caricature of William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law

Caricature of William Ballantine (1812-1887), Serjeant-at-law, a legal position abolished in the reforms of 1873. In the early 1880s he retired from the law and published several volumes of memoirs. Seen here musing over his younger days, with a portrait of his younger self on the wall.
1882

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1882 Abolished Ballantine Bryan Desk Dressing Entracte Gown Legal Memoirs Memory Position Remembering Reminiscences Retired Serjeant Volumes Younger Musing

EDITORS COMMENTS
This caricature depicts William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law, deep in thought as he reminisces about his younger days in the legal profession. The image, created in the early 1880s, captures Ballantine in his later years, surrounded by the trappings of his former life. A portrait of his younger self hangs on the wall, serving as a poignant reminder of the passage of time. With a quill pen in hand and an ink pot at the ready, Ballantine appears to be in the midst of writing down his memories. His wig, box, dressing gown, and sitting chair are all present, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The Serjeant-at-law was a legal position of great prestige and importance in Victorian England, but it was abolished in the legal reforms of 1873. Ballantine, who retired from the law around this time, went on to publish several volumes of memoirs, sharing his insights and experiences from his distinguished career. The caricature captures the essence of a man reflecting on his past, lost in the rich tapestry of his memories.

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