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Panorama of the times
Panorama of the times. Print shows a man, the celebrated juggler, standing on a stage greeting the audience, sitting at his sides are two hurdy-gurdy players, one on a box labeled Money Box and the other on a box labeled Quack Medicine. The stage projects from the back or side of a carriage with two panels that open to the right and left, each with two scenes, on the left, shooting dint at yo inocent (King George IV spraying Caroline) and a bit of fun or a scene at Manchester!!! (cavalry using swords to cut their way through a mob), on the right, bank restrictions (four people hanging from a gallows) and Kinglike amusement (the King(?) and bishop drinking). Includes lengthy verse which alludes to the trial of Caroline. Date 1821?. Panorama of the times. Print shows a man, the celebrated juggler, standing on a stage greeting the audience, sitting at his sides are two hurdy-gurdy players, one on a box labeled Money Box and the other on a box labeled Quack Medicine. The stage projects from the back or side of a carriage with two panels that open to the right and left, each with two scenes, on the left, shooting dint at yo inocent (King George IV spraying Caroline) and a bit of fun or a scene at Manchester!!! (cavalry using swords to cut their way through a mob), on the right, bank restrictions (four people hanging from a gallows) and Kinglike amusement (the King(?) and bishop drinking). Includes lengthy verse which alludes to the trial of Caroline. Date 1821?
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Panorama of the Times: A Visual Commentary on the Political Turmoil of 1821 This intriguing print, titled "Panorama of the Times," offers a vivid and satirical portrayal of the political and social upheaval that gripped Britain in the year 1821. The central figure in the image is a juggler, poised on a stage that projects from the side of a carriage. Flanking him are two hurdy-gurdy players, one seated on a Money Box and the other on a Quack Medicine label. The stage itself is divided into two panels, each revealing a scene from contemporary events. On the left panel, we witness the chaotic scene at Manchester, where cavalry wield their swords to disperse a violent mob. This alludes to the Peterloo Massacre, a tragic event in which British cavalry charged into a peaceful protest, resulting in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of unarmed civilians. The other scene on the left panel depicts King George IV's controversial divorce proceedings from his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. The caption "shooting dint at yo inocent" refers to the king's public humiliation of his wife, who was accused of adultery. The right panel of the print presents a stark contrast, with scenes of bank restrictions and Kinglike amusement. The former refers to the economic hardships caused by the suspension of the Bank of England's note issue, which led to widespread panic and financial instability. The latter scene depicts the King and a bishop indulging in revelry, alluding to the excesses and decadence of the royal court. The print is accompanied by a lengthy verse that further underscores the political and social commentary, alluding to the trial of Caroline and the broader social and political climate of the time. This and thought-provoking print offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events of 1821, providing a visual commentary on the political, social, and moral issues that shaped the era.
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