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NCO190145 A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of Egalite, published in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: I am your humble servant ; Je suis votre tres humble serviteur ; ); English, out of copyright
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This hand-coloured etching, titled "A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of Egalite" captures a stark contrast between two individuals from different social classes during the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. Created by James Gillray in 1799, this political satire serves as a propagandistic commentary on the opposing ideologies prevalent at that time. On one side stands an elegant gentleman representing the refined aristocracy, donning a tricorn hat and adorned with an elaborate wig. His mannered posture exudes arrogance and superiority as he doffs his hat with dainty gestures. In stark contrast, we see another figure embodying coarseness and uncouth behavior associated with lower classes. With an aggressive posture and pirate-like appearance, he mocks his counterpart's self-abasement. The artist skillfully employs visual cues to emphasize their differences further – from refined neckerchiefs to contrasting hairstyles. This caricature highlights not only physical disparities but also ideological conflicts present during this revolutionary period. Through its satirical lens, this print exposes societal divisions while mocking both sides for their extremes. It challenges notions of nobility by portraying refinement as arrogant and brute force as obsequiousness. Gillray's engraving offers us a glimpse into the complexities surrounding class distinctions during one of history's most transformative periods—the French Revolution—where opposites clashed amidst political turmoil and social upheaval.
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