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Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
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Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
NCO189785 Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34x37.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George Canning, newly appointed Foreign Secretary, appears as Phaeton riding in his chariot across the heavens, pulled by horses with the faces of fellow cabinet ministers. Canning is shown attacked by the Opposition, who appear as constellations and signs of the zodiac. He attempts negotiate his way through the skies of partisan opposition; represented as the heir of William Pitt (1759-1806); Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) riding a bear; Charles James Fox (1749-1806) appears as Pluto in the lower right corner, while in the lower left, the ghost of Pitt, in the guise of Apollo, weeps as he sees his son Phaeton under attack.); English, out of copyright
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The print titled "Phaeton Alarm d" is a captivating piece of political satire created by James Gillray in 1808. Published by Hannah Humphrey, this etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c artwork measures 34x37.4 cm and is now housed at New College, Oxford. In the print, George Canning, the newly appointed Foreign Secretary during that time, takes on the role of Phaeton riding his chariot across the heavens. The horses pulling his chariot bear the faces of fellow cabinet ministers while constellations and signs of the zodiac represent the Opposition attacking him. As Canning attempts to navigate through partisan opposition in the skies above, he is depicted as William Pitt's heir. Notably featured in this artwork are Napoleon Bonaparte riding a bear and Charles James Fox appearing as Pluto. In one corner stands Pitt's ghost disguised as Apollo shedding tears upon witnessing his son Phaeton under attack. Gillray's composition skillfully combines classical mythology with contemporary politics to deliver a powerful message about Canning's position within British society at that time. The intricate details and symbolism throughout make it an exceptional example of political caricature. This satirical masterpiece showcases Gillray's talent for capturing complex political narratives through visual storytelling. It serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic representation of power struggles during this period in British history.
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