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Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub
3035675 Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22488390
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Banner Bricklayer Cobbler Cocked Hat Combs Drummer Hairdresser March Palette Shears Stock Tailor Tape Measure Wooden Legs Close Formation Fixed Bayonets St George And The Dragon
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This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, titled "Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement" offers a whimsical and satirical portrayal of an unconventional military unit. The print captures a motley band of individuals from various professions, each donning their own unique interpretation of military uniform. In this lively scene, we see men with fixed bayonets standing in close formation alongside a drummer. Among the group are characters such as a tailor holding a tape measure, a bricklayer carrying crossed bandoliers, and even a cobbler with wooden legs. Their attire includes combs, shears, and other tools associated with their respective trades. The artist's caricature style adds to the humor of the image; some figures appear dwarfish while others wear cocked hats or butcher's caps. A banner featuring St George slaying the dragon is proudly displayed amidst this eclectic gathering. Gillray's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of artists wearing palettes and hairdressers brandishing scissors. Despite their unconventional appearance, these individuals march forward confidently as if ready for battle. This engraving serves as both social commentary and entertainment piece during its time period. It highlights the fashionable trends within society while playfully mocking traditional notions of military discipline. Today it remains an intriguing historical artifact that showcases Gillray's artistic wit and skillful execution.
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