The state tinkers
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The state tinkers
The state tinkers. Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched. Lord North is shown chiselling inside the bowl, behind the bowl is Lord Sandwich, next to Lord Sandwich is a man identified as Lord George Germain. Behind Lord North stands George III whose hands are raised as if in surprise. On the wall behind are posted two documents labelled List of the Navy and Plan of Minden. Date 1780. The state tinkers. Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched. Lord North is shown chiselling inside the bowl, behind the bowl is Lord Sandwich, next to Lord Sandwich is a man identified as Lord George Germain. Behind Lord North stands George III whose hands are raised as if in surprise. On the wall behind are posted two documents labelled List of the Navy and Plan of Minden. Date 1780
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The State Tinkers: A Triumph of British Wit and Satire in 1780" This print, titled "The State Tinkers," is a brilliant example of the political satire that thrived during the late 18th century in Britain. Created in 1780, this powerful image captures the essence of the political turmoil and the tensions that marked the period. At the center of the scene, three prominent figures are depicted in the act of mending a large, cracked and patched bowl. Lord North, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is seen diligently chiseling away at the bowl's interior. Behind him, Lord Sandwich, the First Lord of the Admiralty, stands next to Lord George Germain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies. The trio's efforts to mend the bowl symbolize their attempts to patch up the fractured state of Britain's domestic and foreign affairs. Behind Lord North, King George III watches in surprise, with his hands raised as if in disbelief. The documents on the wall, labeled "List of the Navy" and "Plan of Minden," underscore the seriousness of the situation. The navy list highlights the pressing need for military resources, while the Plan of Minden refers to a recent military defeat in the Seven Years' War, which had left the nation's morale and finances in a precarious state. This satirical print serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the British government during this period and the public's keen awareness of the political landscape. It is a testament to the power of art and satire in shaping public opinion and holding those in power accountable.
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