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Comfort of a Bed of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H. Humphrey
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Comfort of a Bed of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H. Humphrey
Comfort of a Bed of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H. Humphrey, 1806, Charles Fox, in bed with his wife, having a nightmare. To the right, Napoleon jumps to the bed from a cannon with the words Pour subjugeur le Monde inscribed on the muzzle; behind him are seen pikes and a banner with the words Horrors of Invasion. William Pitt, as a shade, floats near the bed, admonishing Fox to awake. An eagle with the collar labeled Prussia looms over Foxs head. From under the bed grow thorny rose branches and Death crawls out from under the covers. A bulldog with its collar inscribed John Bull lunges at Napoleon
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The vintage print titled "Comfort of a Bed of Roses" by James Gillray captures a captivating scene filled with political symbolism and dark humor. Depicting Charles Fox, a prominent British politician, in bed with his wife, the artwork takes on a satirical tone as it portrays Fox having a nightmare. To the right of the bed, Napoleon Bonaparte dramatically jumps onto the scene from a cannon inscribed with the words "Pour subjugeur le Monde" symbolizing his ambition for world domination. Behind him, pikes and a banner reading "Horrors of Invasion" further emphasize the threat posed by France at that time. Hovering near the bed is William Pitt's shade, representing Fox's political rival who warns him to wake up from his slumber. Above Fox's head looms an eagle labeled Prussia, alluding to another potential enemy. Adding to the ominous atmosphere are thorny rose branches growing under the bed and Death crawling out from under its covers. Meanwhile, John Bull—a personification of England—lunges at Napoleon through an aggressive bulldog. This engraving showcases Gillray's exceptional illustrative technique and keen sense of satire. It serves as both historical commentary and artistic expression, offering viewers insight into political tensions during this period in history. The print evokes nostalgia for traditional art forms while providing us with valuable insights into past events and cultural nuances.
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