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Apothecaries, Taylors, etc. conquering France and Spain, pub
2962521 Apothecaries, Taylors, etc. conquering France and Spain, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22441832
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
7 Deadly Sins Anger Angry Apothecary Beer Bowl Chaos Chemist Debate Disagreement Drunk Furor Gathering Gentry Guild Inebriated Merriment Opinion Rage Rowdy Seven Deadly Sins Shaking Smoking Pipe Spilling Tailor Tailors Tankard Taylor Threatening
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In this lively and satirical print by James Gillray, titled "Apothecaries, Taylors, etc. conquering France and Spain" chaos ensues as representatives from various trades gather to debate their opinions while indulging in copious amounts of alcohol. The scene is filled with animated characters engaging in a rowdy discussion that has escalated into anger and disagreement. The interior setting depicts a gathering of individuals from different professions including apothecaries, tailors, and others. Amidst the uproar, a dog can be seen shaking off the commotion while smoke fills the air from pipes being smoked by some members of the group. Wine spills out of bowls held by tailors sloshing around with beer tankards clutched tightly in their hands. The atmosphere is one of merriment mixed with tension as tempers flare and threats are made using walking sticks as props for emphasis. This caricature-like portrayal highlights the exaggerated emotions felt during heated debates fueled by alcohol consumption. Gillray's engraving serves as a humorous commentary on human behavior, depicting scenes that reflect societal vices such as excessive drinking and uncontrolled rage. Through his skillful use of satire, he captures both the absurdity and intensity present within this chaotic gathering. This hand-colored engraving offers an intriguing glimpse into 18th-century social gatherings where trade guilds would come together to discuss matters related to their respective industries but ultimately succumb to drunken revelry instead.
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