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The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
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The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO190493 The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) and Richard Sheridan (1751-1816) kissing the bottom of a baby; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23224270
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1762 1830 Bowing Debauched Dishevelled Dissolute Drunk Hanoverian Humiliation Inebriated Lowering Obsequious Opposition Political Satire Prince Of Wales Radical Whig Stooped Subservient Unkempt Fawning
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The Presentation, or Wise Mens Offering
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is a captivating and thought-provoking print created by James Gillray in 1796. This hand-coloured etching, published by Hannah Humphrey, offers a satirical commentary on the political landscape of its time. In this intriguing image, we witness Charles James Fox and Richard Sheridan, two prominent statesmen of the era, stooping down to kiss the bottom of a baby. The disheveled and debauched appearance of these politicians symbolizes their subservient nature towards those in power. With their lowering posture and unkempt appearances, they are depicted as fawning and pandering to curry favor with the royal audience. Gillray's sharp wit shines through as he portrays Fox and Sheridan inebriated and humiliated while bowing before an infant. This caricature highlights their obsequious behavior towards the Prince of Wales, who represents the Hanoverian monarchy. The artist's use of satire exposes not only the opposition's radical Whig politics but also their perceived moral shortcomings. Through this clever cartoon-like engraving, Gillray captures both the political climate and societal attitudes prevalent during Georgian England. "The Presentation" serves as a reminder that even powerful figures can be reduced to subservience when it comes to gaining influence or currying favor with those higher up in society. It stands as a testament to Gillray's skillful ability to convey complex messages through his satirical artwork.
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