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The Plumb-pudding in danger:. William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister, left, and Napoleon I of France seated at dining table carving up the globe which is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites. James Gilray, 1804
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The Plumb-pudding in danger:. William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister, left, and Napoleon I of France seated at dining table carving up the globe which is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites. James Gilray, 1804
528552 The Plumb-pudding in danger:. William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister, left, and Napoleon I of France seated at dining table carving up the globe which is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites. James Gilray, 1804.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1804 Danger Globe James Left Minister Napoleon Pitt Prime Small William Younger Gilray Satisfy
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This satirical print by James Gilray, titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger," captures the tension between two powerful leaders of their time: British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger and French Emperor Napoleon I. The image shows them seated at a dining table, carving up a globe that is depicted as too small to satisfy their insatiable appetites for power and conquest.
Pitt, on the left, represents Great Britain's interests, while Napoleon symbolizes France's ambitions for dominance in Europe. The scene humorously portrays the world as a delicious plumb pudding being divided up by these voracious leaders who are hungry for more territory and influence.
Gilray's caricature highlights the rivalry and conflict between these two historical figures during the Napoleonic Wars. It also serves as a commentary on imperialism and greed, suggesting that no matter how much they conquer or control, it will never be enough to satisfy their insatiable desires.
This print is not just a piece of art but a reflection of the political climate of its time, reminding us of the consequences of unchecked ambition and power struggles on a global scale.
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