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Canvas Print : Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
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Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962497 Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: The politician Sir Cecil Wray (1734-1805) suggested abolishing Chelsea Hospital and taxing the employers of maid servants as a means of raising money; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797324
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Amputees Brooms Buckets Chaos Charity Chelsea Chelsea Pensioner Crutches Maids One Legged Pensioners Prosthetics Protest Royal Hospital Chelsea Veterans Wooden Legs Mops
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print of Sir Cecil's Budget for Paying the National Debt, a captivating hand-colored engraving published in 1784. This stunning work of art, created by Thomas Rowlandson, offers a fascinating glimpse into historical finance as Sir Cecil presents his budget plans. Add an air of sophistication and timeless charm to your home or office with this beautifully detailed and intricately designed canvas print from Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a high-quality and long-lasting addition to your space. Bring history to life with this unique and captivating piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Sir Cecil's Budget - A Satirical Glimpse into 18th Century Financial Solutions
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. This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Sir Cecil's Budget for Payng the National Debt" offers a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of 1784. Created by renowned artist Thomas Rowlandson, this print captures a moment of chaos and protest outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The central figure, Sir Cecil Wray, a prominent politician of his time, is depicted proposing unconventional methods to raise funds for paying off the national debt. His controversial suggestions include abolishing Chelsea Hospital and imposing taxes on employers of maid servants. The scene unfolds with pensioners clad in their distinctive red jackets protesting vehemently against these proposals. Amidst the commotion, we witness an array of characters representing different aspects of society - amputees relying on crutches or prosthetics, one-legged veterans equipped with wooden legs, maids armed with mops and brooms symbolizing domestic labor. This diverse gathering highlights both the plight of those affected by war as well as societal divisions. Rowlandson's intricate detailing brings this satirical scene to life; buckets overflowing with money represent extravagant spending while emphasizing the need for financial prudence. Through clever visual storytelling, he critiques Sir Cecil's budgetary ideas while shedding light on wider issues such as charity towards soldiers and veterans. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from our private collection today, it serves as a reminder that debates surrounding national debt and
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