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The nuptial-bower; - with the evil-one, peeping at the charm
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The nuptial-bower; - with the evil-one, peeping at the charm
The nuptial-bower; - with the evil-one, peeping at the charms of Eden, from Milton. Cartoon shows William Pitt escorting Eleanor Eden to a vine-shaded bower within which are three large sacks with the British pound symbol on them, possibly representing Pitts debt. Bunches of grapes, crowns, and medallions, suspended from ribbons, hang from the bower. A devil-like creature, the Evil-One, representing Charles James Fox, peers around the bower from the right. Date 1797 Feby. 13th. The nuptial-bower; - with the evil-one, peeping at the charms of Eden, from Milton. Cartoon shows William Pitt escorting Eleanor Eden to a vine-shaded bower within which are three large sacks with the British pound symbol on them, possibly representing Pitts debt. Bunches of grapes, crowns, and medallions, suspended from ribbons, hang from the bower. A devil-like creature, the Evil-One, representing Charles James Fox, peers around the bower from the right. Date 1797 Feby. 13th
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This print, titled "The nuptial-bower; - with the evil-one, peeping at the charms of Eden," dates back to 1797 and offers a satirical commentary on the political climate of the time. The image depicts William Pitt, the British Prime Minister, escorting Eleanor Eden, a symbol of England, to a nuptial bower, or a secluded and romantic place. The bower is adorned with vine-shaded arches, bunches of grapes, crowns, and medallions, symbolizing the riches and power associated with the British monarchy. However, the idyllic scene is disrupted by the presence of the devil-like figure of the Evil-One, represented by Charles James Fox. Fox, Pitt's political rival, is seen peering around the bower from the right, suggesting his mischievous intentions and attempts to disrupt the harmony and prosperity of the nation. The three large sacks with the British pound symbol on them may represent Pitt's debt, adding an element of financial instability to the scene. The title of the print is derived from John Milton's poem "Paradise Regained," where the phrase "nuptial-bower" refers to a place of marital bliss and happiness. However, in this political cartoon, the nuptial bower is far from a peaceful haven, as the looming presence of the Evil-One threatens to disrupt the harmony and prosperity of the nation. The print serves as a reminder of the political tensions and power struggles that characterized the late 18th century in Britain.
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