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Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
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Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834. Lord Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux portrayed as a circus tightrope-walker. The play on words in the title connects his name with entertainments at Vauxhall Gardens in south London. British politician Henry Brougham (1778-1868) served as Lord High Chancellor from 1830 to 1834. Satirical cartoon by H.B. (John Doyle). [Thomas McLean, London, 1834]
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Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834 - A Satirical Take on Lord Brougham's Political Career
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. This intriguing print captures a satirical cartoon titled "Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer, 1834" created by John Doyle. The central figure depicted in this caricature is none other than British politician Henry Brougham, who served as Lord High Chancellor from 1830 to 1834. In this clever play on words, Brougham is portrayed as a circus tightrope-walker, drawing a connection between his name and the entertainments at Vauxhall Gardens in south London. The artist humorously highlights the precarious nature of Brougham's political career through this visual metaphor. The lithograph was produced by Ducôte & Stephens Lithographers and published by Thomas McLean in London in 1834. It showcases Doyle's exceptional talent for capturing both political satire and social commentary within his artwork. Brougham himself was known for his influential role in politics during the early Victorian era. However, this cartoon suggests that he may have overreached or lost balance during his time as Lord High Chancellor. Through artistic wit and irony, Doyle invites viewers to reflect upon the fallibility of those in power. Overall, "Fall of the Vaux-Hall Performer" serves as an engaging historical artifact that sheds light on both British politics and popular culture during the nineteenth century.
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