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The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank
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The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank
527844 The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank. Chartism, a movement for social and political reform took its name from The Peoples Charter of 1838. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Universal History Archive/UIG
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The Charter - a Common Scene: The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speaker's chair. This 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank captures the essence of Chartism, a movement for social and political reform that emerged in Britain during the 19th century. The movement took its name from The People's Charter of 1838, which demanded universal suffrage and other democratic reforms. In this satirical drawing, Cruikshank depicts an imagined scenario where suffrage has been expanded, much to the dismay of anti-Chartist forces. A symbolic Cap of Liberty is humorously attached to the Speaker's chair, representing the newfound power given to ordinary people through their right to vote. The cartoon serves as a scathing satire on British politics at the time, highlighting fears held by some members of society regarding democracy and government reform. It reflects tensions between those advocating for change and those resistant to it. George Cruikshank was renowned for his caricatures and satirical cartoons that often critiqued societal issues. His work captured public sentiment and played a significant role in shaping public opinion during this period. This print from Fine Art Finder offers viewers a glimpse into one aspect of British history while showcasing Cruikshank's artistic talent and ability to convey complex ideas through visual storytelling.
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