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Cartoon, Court of Young England
Cartoon, Court of Young England -- The New Generation. A comment on Benjamin Disraelis Young England movement, a political splinter group consisting mostly of Conservative aristocrats who were at public school together. Date: 1845
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1840s 1845 Aristocratic Aristocrats Benjamin Comment Disraeli Generation Movement Privilege Privileged Splinter Throne
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.2cm (9.3" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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This cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Court of Young England -- The New Generation," provides a witty and insightful commentary on the political landscape of Britain during the 1840s, specifically the Young England movement, a splinter group within the Conservative Party. The movement, which drew its membership primarily from aristocratic young men who had attended public school together, sought to challenge the established political order and promote a more vigorous and dynamic approach to governance. The image depicts a group of young, privileged men gathered around a throne, each one representing a different aspect of the Young England movement. Benjamin Disraeli, the movement's most famous figure, is shown standing to the side, observing the scene with a knowing smile. The cartoonist's use of exaggerated features and caricatured expressions highlights the perceived arrogance and entitlement of the privileged class, while also poking fun at the group's perceived lack of substance and experience. The year is 1845, a time of great change and upheaval in British society. The Industrial Revolution was transforming the economy, and the working class was demanding greater political representation and social justice. The Young England movement, with its emphasis on tradition and aristocratic privilege, was seen by many as out of touch with the needs of the time. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the complex political landscape of the early Victorian era, and the role that satire and humor played in shaping public opinion and debate. It also underscores the enduring power of art to capture the zeitgeist of a particular moment in history and to challenge the status quo.
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