Premium Framed Print : Britannia between death and the doctors, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, [London]
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Britannia between death and the doctors, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, [London]
Britannia between death and the doctor s, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, [London], 1804, a faint Britannia seated on bed with three doctors, William Pitt kicking Henry Addington and stepping on Charles James Fox. The figure of death, with Napoleons head, strides from behind bed curtains
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Media ID 12957391
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1756 1804 1815 Britannia Charles Curtains Death Doctors Faint Figure Gillray Henry James Kicking Napoleons Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Pitt Seated Stepping Traditional William Addington Strides
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print titled "Britannia between death and the doctors" by James Gillray captures a moment of political satire and historical significance. Created in 1804, it portrays a faint Britannia, symbolizing Great Britain, seated on a bed surrounded by three doctors. The prominent figures of William Pitt, Henry Addington, and Charles James Fox are depicted in the scene as well. The artwork humorously depicts Pitt kicking Addington while stepping on Fox, representing the power dynamics within British politics at that time. Adding to the symbolism is the figure of death with Napoleon's head emerging from behind the bed curtains. This suggests that even amidst internal struggles for power, there were external threats looming over Britain during this era. The engraving technique used in this artwork adds to its historic charm and cultural significance. It reflects an illustrative style prevalent during Victorian times and showcases Gillray's skill as an artist. This print from Liszt Collection evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when art was created through traditional techniques rather than modern digital methods. It serves as a reminder of our rich history and offers insight into political dynamics that shaped nations centuries ago.
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