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Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784. March 30, 1784
Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784
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Aged Budget C Fox Cecil Cecil Wray Charles Fox Charles James Charles James Fox Chelsea Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Chelsea Pensioners Crutch Crutches Disabilities Disability Disabled Fallen Falling Falling Over Fox Charles James Hospital Publican Right Honorable Charles James Fox Rowlandson Rowlandson Thomas Royal Hospital Chelsea Sam House Samuel Sir Cecil Wray Thomas Rowlandson Veteran Veterans Wray Wray Cecil National Debt Samuel House
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.8cm (9.3" x 7")
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Sir Cecil's Budget for Paying the National Debt, March 30,1784". This print by Thomas Rowlandson takes us back to the heart of British politics in the 18th century. The image captures a momentous scene at Chelsea Hospital, where disabled veterans gather to witness Sir Cecil Wray presenting his budget proposal for paying off the national debt. In this thought-provoking etching, we see a diverse group of individuals - war heroes who have sacrificed their bodies for their country. Some lean on crutches or rely on wheelchairs as symbols of their disabilities. Among them is Charles James Fox, a prominent politician known for his progressive ideas. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as these brave men listen intently to Sir Cecil Wray's plan. Their expressions reveal hope mixed with skepticism about whether this budget will truly address their needs and alleviate the burden of debt that hangs over Britain. Rowlandson masterfully captures both the physical struggles faced by these veterans and the political complexities surrounding public finance during this era. Through his detailed portrayal, he invites us to reflect on how economic decisions impact society's most vulnerable members. As we gaze upon this aged photograph from The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, we are reminded that history has always been shaped by those who dare to challenge convention and fight for justice – even amidst financial turmoil.
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