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Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
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Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2490625 Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22888916
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Anthropomorphic Bench Charles Grey Charles James Fox Corpulent Defeat Dishevelled Documents Doorway Embarrassment Escape Escaping Exile Failure Fangs Fleeing Gallery Hanoverian House Of Commons Humiliation Member Of Parliament Mockery Political Satire Snarling Speakers Chair Stout Stubble Teeth Threshold Whig William Pitt
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The captivating hand-coloured engraving titled "Stealing off; - or - prudent Secession" by James Gillray, takes us back to the political satire of 1798. This humorous artwork, now part of a private collection, showcases Gillray's talent in caricature and his ability to capture the essence of political figures with wit and creativity. In this scene, we witness a disheveled and corpulent statesman making a hasty escape from the House of Commons. The anthropomorphic portrayal adds an amusing touch as the politician is depicted with snarling fangs and stubble on his face. With letters in hand, he flees through an open doorway while being chased by a dog. The print captures both humiliation and defeat as the member of parliament runs away from what appears to be failure or embarrassment. The artist cleverly includes details such as documents scattered on the floor and a walking stick left behind at the threshold. Amongst those watching from their seats in the gallery are other notable politicians like Charles James Fox and William Pitt. Their expressions range from amusement to mockery as they witness their colleague's flight. Gillray's satirical masterpiece not only provides entertainment but also serves as a commentary on government affairs during that time period. It reminds us that even centuries ago, political figures were subject to public scrutiny and ridicule for their actions or perceived failures.
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