The Scots triumph, or a peep behind the curtain
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The Scots triumph, or a peep behind the curtain
The Scots triumph, or a peep behind the curtain. Cartoon shows the entrance to a large building furnished with columns, from which heavy curtains are suspended. In the distance is the dome of St. Pauls to signify that the scene is in London. A coach, which is about to crush a Scotch thistle in the road, occupies the middle of the foreground, and contains John Wilkes and three of his supporters. In the foreground Britannia lies mourning, saying: I am griev d at the unhappy fate of my dear country, and my much beloved son Wilkes.. Date 1768 May 20th. The Scots triumph, or a peep behind the curtain. Cartoon shows the entrance to a large building furnished with columns, from which heavy curtains are suspended. In the distance is the dome of St. Pauls to signify that the scene is in London. A coach, which is about to crush a Scotch thistle in the road, occupies the middle of the foreground, and contains John Wilkes and three of his supporters. In the foreground Britannia lies mourning, saying: I am griev d at the unhappy fate of my dear country, and my much beloved son Wilkes.. Date 1768 May 20th
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, titled "The Scots Triumph, or A Peep Behind the Curtain," dates back to May 20, 1768, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the political tensions of the time in London. The image portrays a grand building with columns and heavy curtains, symbolizing the opulence and secrecy of the British government. In the background, the iconic dome of St. Paul's Cathedral signifies the location as the heart of the city. At the foreground, a coach, carrying John Wilkes and three of his supporters, is about to run over a Scotch thistle in the road. Wilkes, a prominent political figure and advocate for the rights of the common people, was a controversial figure due to his opposition to the government and its policies. The thistle, a national symbol of Scotland, represents the Scottish people and their interests. In the foreground, Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, lies mourning, expressing her sadness over the "unhappy fate of my dear country" and her "much beloved son Wilkes." The image conveys the political turmoil and the deep divisions within the British society during this period. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of political power and the struggles for representation and self-determination.
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