Don Dismallo running the literary gantlet
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Don Dismallo running the literary gantlet
Don Dismallo running the literary gantlet. Print shows Edmund Burke in fools dress receiving lashes on his bare back as he runs a gauntlet of his peers which also includes Justice holding a sword, and Liberty, with staff topped with a liberty cap, who has turned her back on Burke and stands with J.F.X. Whyte, an old prisoner from the Bastille who carries a flag with scenes of the French revolution. Date 1790 Dec. 1
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This thought-provoking print, titled "Don Dismallo running the literary gantlet," offers a satirical commentary on the political climate of the late 18th century, specifically in relation to the ongoing debates surrounding the French Revolution. The central figure in the image is Edmund Burke, an influential Irish statesman and philosopher, dressed as a fool and enduring lashes from his peers as he runs the gauntlet. Burke was a prominent critic of the French Revolution and had expressed his concerns about the potential dangers and chaos it could bring. He believed that the revolution was a threat to the established order and stability of society. In this print, he is depicted as a fool, symbolizing the ridicule and scorn he faced from those who supported the revolution. The gauntlet itself is lined with notable figures of the time, including Justice, who holds a sword, and Liberty, who turns her back on Burke and stands with J.F.X. Whyte, an old prisoner from the Bastille. The flag Whyte carries is adorned with scenes of the French Revolution, highlighting the connection between the events unfolding in France and the controversy surrounding Burke's views. The title "Don Dismallo" is a reference to the character Dismal in John Dryden's play "All for Love," who endures a similar ordeal. By using this allusion, the artist emphasizes the idea of public humiliation and the consequences of holding unpopular opinions. This print, created in 1790, serves as a fascinating glimpse into the political discourse of the time and the complexities of the debates surrounding the French Revolution. It also underscores the power of satire as a means of expressing and engaging with contemporary issues.
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