Fine Art Print : 8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst
Fine Art Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst. Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout, pestered by Sir John Eldon Gorst (1835-1916) - lawyer and statesman (caricatured as a bunny rabbit). Date: 1899
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Media ID 11585065
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1899 Asleep Bunny Carruthers Cavendish Compton Devonshire Eldon Francis Gorst Gould Lampoon Lawyer Laziness Lazy Politicians Rabbit Rifle Shooting Spencer Steals Struwwelpeter
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of the 8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst. This striking photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, tells a unique story of the Duke, who was often portrayed as a lazy layabout in the press of his time. Sir John Eldon Gorst, a prominent British politician, is also depicted in this rare and intriguing image. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office décor with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing caricature, dated 1899, captures the playful banter between the 8th Duke of Devonshire and Sir John Eldon Gorst, two prominent figures of late 19th-century British politics. The Duke, depicted as a rather lazy layabout, is shown reclining on a couch, fast asleep with a rifle at his side. Sir John Eldon Gorst, a lawyer and statesman, is caricatured as a bunny rabbit, nimbly perched on the Duke's chest, attempting to steal his gun. The Duke of Devonshire, Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), was known for his love of hunting and shooting, but his reputation as a lazy aristocrat was not unwarranted. Sir John Eldon Gorst (1835-1916), on the other hand, was a respected politician and diplomat, known for his sharp intellect and quick wit. The caricature is the work of Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), a renowned British satirical artist and cartoonist. Gould, who was known for his biting wit and keen observation, often used the Struwwelpeter style, a popular form of caricature in the late 19th century. The image of the Duke and the Bunnygorst, as Sir John Eldon Gorst came to be known in this context, became a popular lampoon in political circles of the time. It serves as a reminder of the lighter side of British politics during the late Victorian era, and the enduring power of satire to entertain and provoke thought.
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