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St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819. Artist
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St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819. Artist
St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819. Fashionable carriages stop outside a door in St Jamess Street marked Chalk Drawing, through which a crowd of small figures enters. BR Haydon watches from across the road accompanied by a pupil, while a goose labelled WC hoots at him. W Carey objected to Haydons advertising methods for his drawing
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Benjamin Haydon Benjamin Robert Benjamin Robert Haydon Carey Carriage Critic Geese Goose Haydon J Lewis Marks Jl Marks Marks St Jamess Street City Of Westminster Horse Drawn Vehicle William Carey
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The vibrant print titled "St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819" captures a lively scene from 19th century London. The bustling street is filled with fashionable carriages that have come to a halt outside a door marked "Chalk Drawing". A crowd of small figures eagerly enters through the door, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and curiosity. On the opposite side of the road, Benjamin Robert Haydon, an esteemed artist, observes the commotion alongside one of his pupils. They stand transfixed by the spectacle unfolding before them. However, their contemplation is interrupted by a mischievous goose labeled WC who hoots at Haydon in jest. This satirical etching was created as a commentary on Haydon's advertising methods for his drawing. William Carey, known critic and objector to Haydon's approach, voiced his disapproval towards such tactics. The artwork humorously portrays this conflict between artistic practices and criticism within British society during that time. With its colorful depiction of horses pulling carriages along St James Street in Westminster, this print offers us a glimpse into London's past transportation system. It also showcases the bustling nature of city life juxtaposed against more serene countryside scenes depicted in other parts of England during this era. Displayed at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery today, this historical piece serves as both entertainment and education about artistry and societal dynamics in 19th century Britain.
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