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Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub
3035675 Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22488390
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Banner Bricklayer Cobbler Cocked Hat Combs Drummer Hairdresser March Palette Shears Stock Tailor Tape Measure Wooden Legs Close Formation Fixed Bayonets St George And The Dragon
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring historical charm into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring James Gillray's iconic engraving, "Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement." This captivating image, published by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder in 1796, showcases the lively spirit of the Supplementary Militia as they prepare for their twenty-day amusement. Hand-colored and steeped in history, this exquisite canvas print adds an air of timeless elegance and intrigue to any room. Elevate your decor and embrace the allure of the past with Media Storehouse's premium Canvas Prints.
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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This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, titled "Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement" offers a whimsical and satirical portrayal of an unconventional military unit. The print captures a motley band of individuals from various professions, each donning their own unique interpretation of military uniform. In this lively scene, we see men with fixed bayonets standing in close formation alongside a drummer. Among the group are characters such as a tailor holding a tape measure, a bricklayer carrying crossed bandoliers, and even a cobbler with wooden legs. Their attire includes combs, shears, and other tools associated with their respective trades. The artist's caricature style adds to the humor of the image; some figures appear dwarfish while others wear cocked hats or butcher's caps. A banner featuring St George slaying the dragon is proudly displayed amidst this eclectic gathering. Gillray's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of artists wearing palettes and hairdressers brandishing scissors. Despite their unconventional appearance, these individuals march forward confidently as if ready for battle. This engraving serves as both social commentary and entertainment piece during its time period. It highlights the fashionable trends within society while playfully mocking traditional notions of military discipline. Today it remains an intriguing historical artifact that showcases Gillray's artistic wit and skillful execution.
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