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Cartoon, Delicious Dreams! Castles in the Air
Cartoon, Delicious Dreams! Castles in the Air! Glorious Prospects! Vide An Afternoon Nap after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner, by James Gillray. Showing five Cabinet ministers (Portland, Hawkesbury, Perceval, Castlereagh and Canning) sleeping and dreaming at a round table. The vision above is of Britannia riding in triumph, to the dismay of Napoleon. Date: 1808
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1800s 1808 Afternoon Asleep Bear Britannia Cabinet Canning Castlereagh Castles Comment Criticism Delicious Dinner Dismay Dream Dreaming Dreams Fatigue Gillray Glorious Harsh Hawkesbury Madeira Members Minister Ministers Napoleon Official Perceval Portland Prospects Ridicule Satire Satirical Sleep Sleeping Success Tired Triumph Triumphant Vision Fatigues Vide
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is a satirical cartoon by the renowned British artist James Gillray, created in 1808. This intriguing print captures five Cabinet ministers, including Portland, Hawkesbury, Perceval, Castlereagh, and Canning, taking a well-deserved afternoon nap after the exhausting formalities of an official dinner. As they slumber peacefully around a round table, their dreams above reveal their individual aspirations and desires. The vision above their slumbering forms is a striking image of Britannia, personifying Britain, triumphantly riding a chariot pulled by lions, to the dismay of Napoleon. Britannia's success is a clear commentary on the strength and prosperity of the British Empire during this time. The satire in this print is evident in the contrast between the ministers' tired, sleepy state and their grandiose dreams. Gillray's harsh criticism is also directed towards the Russian bear, who stands at the port with a bottle of Madeira, alluding to the ongoing tensions between Britain and Russia. This cartoon, titled "Castles in the Air! Glorious Prospects! Vide An Afternoon Nap after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner," is a testament to Gillray's ability to use humor and satire to comment on the political landscape of the time. The print, with its intricate details and vivid imagery, is a fascinating glimpse into the 1800s, offering a unique perspective on the lives of the powerful figures of the era.
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