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Cartoon, The Treasury
Cartoon, The Treasury -- a commentary on British politicians attempting to balance the books through cutbacks and taxes.
late 18th century
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Balance Bolingbroke Bute Commentary Document Documents Exchequer Finance Financial Grafton Grenville Member Minister Newcastle Oxford Papers Parliament Politicians Premier Prime Register Rockingham Scale Scales Scroll Scrolls Taxation Taxes Treasury Walpole
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a satirical cartoon by an unknown artist from the late 18th century, provides a scathing commentary on the British political landscape of the time, specifically the efforts of politicians to balance the national budget through cutbacks and taxes. The image depicts a disheveled and haggard Prime Minister, dressed in the robes of the Premier, seated at a table laden with documents and scrolls, attempting to weigh the scales of justice, symbolizing the Exchequer. The scales are precariously balanced, with one pan filled with gold coins and the other threatening to tip over, spilling out shillings and sixpences. Surrounding the Prime Minister are various politicians, including Bolingbroke, Grafton, Newcastle, Oxford, Rockingham, Walpole, Grenville, and Bute, each eagerly grabbing at the papers and scrolls, representing their respective interests and agendas. The chaos and disorder in the room reflect the political instability and infighting that characterized the era. The cartoon's title, "The Treasury," is written in bold letters at the top, while the subtitle, "A Commentary on the Present State of the Nation," is inscribed at the bottom. The image serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing British politicians in the late 18th century as they struggled to manage the country's finances amidst rising debt, inflation, and political turmoil. The intricate details of the cartoon, from the Prime Minister's worried expression to the various politicians' greedy grasps, highlight the artist's skill and the political satire's enduring relevance. This print offers a unique window into the political climate of the time and provides valuable insights into the complexities of British governance during the late 18th century.
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