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The Happy Effects of that Grand System of Shutting Ports Against the English!!, pub. Oct 1, 1808. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
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The Happy Effects of that Grand System of Shutting Ports Against the English!!, pub. Oct 1, 1808. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
The Happy Effects of that Grand System of Shutting Ports Against the English!!, published October 1, 1808
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The Happy Effects of that Grand System of Shutting Ports Against the English!!
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, published on October 1, 1808, is a powerful and satirical hand-colored etching on paper by the renowned British caricaturist Isaac Cruikshank. This masterpiece, which features a large group of people celebrating, showcases the jubilant mood in America following the Embargo Act of 1807, which restricted trade with Britain in response to their seizure of American ships. At the center of the image stands Napoleon Bonaparte, then the First Consul of France, who is depicted as a triumphant figure, with a smug expression and a cane in hand. He is surrounded by a diverse crowd of Americans, including politicians, lawyers, and common people, all of whom are celebrating the new trade policy. The British, represented by a disheveled, defeated-looking man, is shown in the background, trying to open a door labeled "Ports," but being blocked by a large, impenetrable wall. The image is filled with intricate details, such as the furniture in the background and the various expressions on the faces of the people. The use of color and hand-tinting adds to the vibrancy and energy of the scene. The title of the print, "The Happy Effects of that Grand System of Shutting Ports Against the English!!", emphasizes the sense of relief and satisfaction felt by the Americans at the time. This historic artwork, which is now part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the political climate of the early 19th century and the complex relationship between America, France, and Britain. It is also a prime example of Cruikshank's skill as a caricaturist and his ability to capture the mood of the time through his art.
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