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The King of Brobdingnac and Gulliver, 1803 (engraving)
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The King of Brobdingnac and Gulliver, 1803 (engraving)
AIS5334373 The King of Brobdingnac and Gulliver, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Museo Municipal, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Reign of George III (George William Frederick, 1738-1820) of the United Kingdom examining Napoleon I Bonaparte (in Lilliputian).
Satirical cartoon of the English opposition to the Napoleonic wars in the 19th century. Copy of an original published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803.
Engraving by James GILLRAY (1756-1815). Madrid, Museo Municipal.); eIberfoto; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23711632
© Iberfoto / Bridgeman Images
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The King of Brobdingnac and Gulliver, 1803 (engraving) captures a satirical moment in history during the reign of George III. In this whimsical depiction, James Gillray portrays the English opposition to the Napoleonic wars with clever mockery and derision. The engraving showcases George III, known as 'The King of Brobdingnac, ' examining Napoleon I Bonaparte, who is depicted as tiny Lilliputian figure. This visual metaphor highlights Britain's perception of Napoleon's power and conquests during the early 19th century. Gillray's cartoon offers a glimpse into the political climate at that time, where tensions between England and France were high. The exaggerated portrayal of Napoleon serves to scoff and make fun of his ambitions while emphasizing British superiority. This particular print is a copy of an original published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803. It can be found in Museo Municipal in Madrid, Spain. The intricate details captured through Gillray's masterful engraving technique bring life to this satirical masterpiece. 'The King of Brobdingnac and Gulliver' remains a significant piece within British satire art history. Its timeless relevance continues to captivate viewers today by shedding light on historical events through humor and artistic expression.
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