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Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase-Butchers Reckoning Day - No Quarter Day!, pb
2966888 Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase-Butchers Reckoning Day - No Quarter Day!, pb. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Charles de Talleyrand (1754-1838); play on their imperialist ambitions; undefeated Russia, the bear at the door, and England, the bull, protected by her naval fleet; Invasion satire Talley portrayed as a man o peace ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22693030
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the gripping historical narrative of Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase-Butchers Reckoning Day - No Quarter Day!, a captivating hand-colored engraving by renowned British satirical artist James Gillray. Part of our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, this masterpiece from 1803 vividly depicts the infamous butchers, Boney and Talley, as they mete out their brutal justice. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33.8cm x 53.3cm (13.3" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Boney and Talley, The Corsican Carcase-Butchers Reckoning Day - No Quarter Day! This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray takes us back to the year 1803, a time of political turmoil and imperialistic ambitions. In this satirical masterpiece, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles de Talleyrand are depicted as ruthless butchers, their insatiable greed for power symbolized by the hanging meat and animal carcasses surrounding them. The artist cleverly portrays undefeated Russia as a formidable bear at the door while England stands strong as a bull protected by her naval fleet. The image serves as an invasion satire, highlighting Talleyrand's portrayal as a man of peace despite his involvement in conquests. Gillray's attention to detail is remarkable; from the cliffs of Dover to the caricatured figures representing different nations caught in this struggle for supremacy. The cartoon-like elements such as bishops mitre-wearing butchered bodies add an extra layer of dark humor to this political commentary. Through rhyme and verse, Gillray captures the anger, rage, and furor that defined this era of imperialism. His use of symbolism effectively conveys the seven deadly sins embodied in these two powerful figures: pride, greed, wrath among others. This print from Fine Art Finder invites viewers into a world where politics meets artistry; where emotions run high amidst international power struggles. It serves as both a historical document reflecting on past events and an artistic expression that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
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