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The Household, or who rules the roast
The Household, or who rules the roast!. Print shows an interior view of a kitchen, the Treasury or the Privy Purse represented by a crown, in which a large bull on a spit labeled Fourth Estate is being roasted before a fire, dripping coins; on the left is the Prince of Wales (George IV), he asks Dear Mother, pray let me have a sop in the pan. A woman with a large spoon raised over her head moves to drive him from the kitchen. Date 1789 Feb. 9th. The Household, or who rules the roast!. Print shows an interior view of a kitchen, the Treasury or the Privy Purse represented by a crown, in which a large bull on a spit labeled Fourth Estate is being roasted before a fire, dripping coins; on the left is the Prince of Wales (George IV), he asks Dear Mother, pray let me have a sop in the pan. A woman with a large spoon raised over her head moves to drive him from the kitchen. Date 1789 Feb. 9th
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1. Title: "The Household, or Who Rules the Roast!: A Political Satire of the Prince of Wales and the Fourth Estate in 1789" This intriguing print, dated February 9, 1789, offers a humorous and insightful commentary on the power dynamics between the British monarchy and the press during the reign of George III. The image depicts an interior kitchen scene, with the Treasury or Privy Purse symbolically represented by a crown, atop which a large bull on a spit labeled "Fourth Estate" is being roasted before a fire, coins dripping from its sides. On the left, we find the Prince of Wales, later King George IV, standing near the hearth, pleading with a stern-faced woman, "Dear Mother, pray let me have a sop in the pan." The woman, symbolizing the power of the press, brandishes a large spoon over her head, ready to drive the Prince away from the kitchen. This satirical print alludes to the growing influence of the press, particularly the Fourth Estate, in shaping public opinion and holding the monarchy accountable for its actions. The bull on the spit, representing the press, was a common metaphor for the power of public opinion to roast and criticize those in power. The Prince's request for a "sop in the pan" can be interpreted as an attempt to manipulate or influence the press to his advantage. The print serves as a reminder of the evolving relationship between the monarchy and the press during this period, with the latter increasingly asserting its role as a powerful force in shaping public discourse and holding the powerful accountable.
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