Satire Collection (page 14)

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five oclock

Satire on womens pursuit of aristocratic status
A satire on womens pursuit of aristocratic status in marriage, showing women angling for fish wearing crowns of the peerage. Date: circa 1840

Satire on the way love worships ancestry
A satire on the way Love Worships Ancestry -- the inflated respect for ancestry and aristocratic status -- showing Cupid kneeling to an heraldic device with a crown on top. Date: 1890

Cartoon, The French Serpentine Dance (Panama Scandal)
Cartoon, The French Serpentine Dance -- a satirical comment on the Panama Scandal, showing the French Republic dancing in a dress labelled with the words bribery, blackmail and anarchy. Date: 1893

Money no object. Satire on marrying for money Date: circa 1850s

Emancipated women of America, satire 1851
Emancipated women of America, as depicted by the illustrator of Alice. Date: 1851

Cartoon, A Wilde Idea (Oscar Wilde)
Cartoon, A Wilde Idea -- Oscar Wilde, Irish-born playwright, depicted as a French soldier (a reference to the fact that he first wrote his controversial play, Salome, in French). Date: 1892

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figure on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Las Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures on a Bus Turistic in Plaza Ayuntamiento during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Female Papier Mache figure with a horse on her head in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of a woman standing on another figures shoulders in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Grotesque Papier Mache figure at the Serranos Towers during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Grotesque Papier Mache figure at the Serranos Towers during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Grotesque Papier Mache figure at the Serranos Towers during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figures of Adam and Eve in the garden during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, La Crema, The Burning of the Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival on March 19th, Oliver Hardy going up in flames

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of young girl in nurses outfit with teddy bear in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, La Crema, The Burning of the Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival on March 19th, fairy figure going up in flames

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street at night during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, La Crema, The Burning of the Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival on March 19th, Laurel and Hardy going up in flames

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of mermaid in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Oriental Fallas scene with Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache versions of Laurel and Hardy in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of well dressed lady in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of a lady in a pink dress holding a replica of the sun during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Falla scene with Papier Mache figures in the streets of the Carmen district during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache falla scene with onlookers viewing a giant figure of a lady in the street at Torres de Quart during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Falla scene with Papier Mache close up of a lady surrounded by cherubs at Torres de Quart during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia, Las Fallas festival, Papier Mache figure at Torres de Quart

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure flying an airplane resembling a fish during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of a woman resembling the Statue of Liberty with another figure flying around her during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of a woman resembling the Statue of Liberty with various other figures flying around her during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure of a man in a pink jacket in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Two female Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Female Papier Mache figure with a horse on her head in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Papier Mache figure in the street during Las Fallas festival

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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, Typical falla scene with Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival

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"Satire: A Timeless Art of Social Commentary" From William Hogarth's iconic prints Gin Lane and Beer Street, to James Gillray's biting political cartoons, it has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. These artists used their craft to expose the vices and follies of society with sharp wit and clever imagery. In Gin Lane, Hogarth vividly portrays the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and communities. The chaotic scene serves as a cautionary tale against excessive drinking, highlighting the dark underbelly of London's gin craze in the 18th century. Meanwhile, Beer Street presents a stark contrast - an idyllic vision of moderation and prosperity. By juxtaposing these two prints, Hogarth satirically critiques societal choices while advocating for responsible consumption. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gillray's Napoleon Cartoon from 1805. This satirical etching humorously depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt carving up the world like a plumb pudding during peace negotiations. Through this exaggerated portrayal, Gillray mocks both leaders' hunger for power at the expense of global stability. Satire is not limited to politics alone; it also tackles technological advancements like man riding on a steam rocket or advertisements such as D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster. These works playfully poke fun at society's fascination with progress or consumerism. Even centuries ago, satire was employed by artists like Charles Williams who parodied an advertisement for Rumford stoves in Luxury or Comforts of a Rum p ford. By exaggerating its benefits through colorful caricatures, Williams exposes how easily people can be swayed by marketing tactics. The Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877 takes satire into geopolitical realms by comically mapping out international conflicts during that period. It highlights absurdities within war strategies while reminding viewers that behind every conflict lie real human lives affected by political decisions.