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Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect

Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect, showing a street scene with balloons in the sky above.
1828

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1820s 1828 Balloon Ballooning Chess Chute Coach Crossing Donkey Escape Guitar Harp Instrument Intellect Inventions Lamp Lampoon Muddy Pipe Satire Satirical Singing Sliding Sweeper Winding Musical


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The March of Intellect,

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a satirical cartoon from 1828 by an unknown artist, depicts a lively and whimsical street scene filled with various modes of transportation and intellectual pursuits. The image is dominated by a group of people in fancy dress, including a man playing a guitar and singing, a woman with a harp, and a donkey-drawn carriage adorned with musical instruments. Above them, a procession of balloons ascends into the sky, symbolizing the spirit of innovation and progress. The cartoon also showcases an array of early inventions and popular pastimes of the 1820s. A man in a top hat stands by a steam-powered train, while another man attempts to escape through a pipe connected to a balloon chute. A man in a coat and hat examines a chessboard, while a woman looks on from a window. A shopkeeper displays a variety of hats, and a street sweeper pushes a broom in the foreground. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a man playing a game of checkers on a board, a man smoking a pipe, and a man riding a horse-drawn cart. A lamp and a ship's mast are also visible in the background, adding to the sense of bustling activity and progress. Despite the playful and lighthearted tone, the cartoon also contains elements of satire and caricature. For instance, a man in a donkey costume is shown sliding down a muddy hill, while another man is shown trying to cross a bridge with difficulty. Overall, "The March of Intellect" captures the spirit of invention and intellectual curiosity that characterized the early 19th century, as well as the sense of humor and whimsy that often accompanied it.

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