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Vacation Amusements. (No 1. ) Pheasant Shooting!, 1840. Creator: John Doyle
Vacation Amusements. (No 1.) Pheasant Shooting!, 1840. Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (right) holds a gun labelled Mistress of the Robes and says What a noble pair of birds! I ll have at the female. His companion, his gun labelled Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, says And I ll take down the other. Satirical cartoon on British politics by H.B. (John Doyle). [Thomas McLean, London, 1840]
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The satirical cartoon titled "Vacation Amusements. (No 1. ) Pheasant Shooting!, 1840" captures a humorous moment in British politics during the 19th century. Created by John Doyle, this print showcases Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne and his companion engaging in a game of pheasant shooting. In the image, Lord Melbourne is depicted holding a gun labeled "Mistress of the Robes" while exclaiming, "What a noble pair of birds! I'll have at the female". His companion, identified as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, aims his gun at the other bird and confidently declares, "And I'll take down the other". This caricature cleverly uses bird hunting as a metaphor for political maneuvering. The guns labeled with their respective positions highlight their roles within British politics. The witty dialogue adds to the humor and satire portrayed in this artwork. The detailed depiction includes elements such as clothing styles from that era and architectural features like a castle in the background. These details provide further context to understand both the time period and social status of those involved. Overall, this print serves as an amusing commentary on British politics during its time. It showcases John Doyle's talent for using satire to shed light on societal issues through artistry and wit.
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