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Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic)
Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic). Cartoon shows ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh, vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled budget. The Prince Regent stands nearby, supported on crutches labeled more money and increase in income, holding rolled documents under his arms labeled with descriptions of some of his extravagant expenses. Date 1816 March 8. Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic). Cartoon shows ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh, vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled budget. The Prince Regent stands nearby, supported on crutches labeled more money and increase in income, holding rolled documents under his arms labeled with descriptions of some of his extravagant expenses. Date 1816 March 8
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1. Title: "Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza: A Visual Satire of the 1816 British Budget Crisis" This political cartoon, published on March 8, 1816, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the tumultuous budget crisis that gripped the United Kingdom during that period. The cartoon, titled "Sick of the Property Tax or Ministerial Influenza," depicts a scene of chaos and disarray within the halls of power, with several ministers, including Lord Castlereagh and Lord Vansittart, violently vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled "Budget." The Prince Regent, supported by crutches labeled "More Money" and "Increase in Income," stands nearby, seemingly unfazed by the scene unfolding before him. He holds rolled documents under his arms, each labeled with descriptions of his extravagant expenses. The image serves as a powerful critique of the government's inability to effectively manage the national budget while the monarch continues to live beyond his means. The cartoonist masterfully employs the metaphor of "influenza" to symbolize the widespread malaise caused by the property tax and the financial mismanagement of the government. The satirical nature of the image serves to underscore the public's growing frustration with the political establishment and their inability to address the pressing economic issues of the time. This piece of historical art not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of early 19th-century Britain but also offers a testament to the enduring power of satire as a means of social commentary. Date: March 8, 1816 Artist: Unknown Source: Mary Evans Prints Online (Rights Managed)
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