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A hint for another Statue - or, a Sketch of a Modern Weather Cock, 1804
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A hint for another Statue - or, a Sketch of a Modern Weather Cock, 1804
A hint for another Statue - or, a Sketch of a Modern Weather Cock, 1804. William Windham standing on a whirligig. On each side of his pedestal stands a (contrasted) volunteer. In the background, across the Channel, a little Napoleon gesticulates, flourishes his sabre. Behind him, massed tents stretch along the French coast
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Media ID 15178314
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A Hint for Another Statue - or, a Sketch of a Modern Weather Cock
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is an intriguing and satirical print that captures the political tension between Britain and France during the early 19th century. The image portrays William Windham, a prominent British politician, standing on a whirligig, symbolizing the ever-changing nature of politics. On either side of his pedestal stand contrasting volunteers, representing the divided opinions within Britain. In the background across the English Channel, Napoleon Bonaparte can be seen gesticulating and flourishing his sabre. This depiction highlights both fear and defiance towards Napoleon's ambitions to invade Britain. Behind him stretch massed tents along the French coast, suggesting military preparations for an imminent conflict. The anonymous artist Isaac Cruikshank employs caricature and satire to convey complex geopolitical concepts in this colorful etching. Through clever symbolism and exaggerated imagery, he conveys British concerns about invasion while simultaneously ridiculing Napoleon's grandiose posturing. This artwork is housed at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery as part of their collection from the 19th century. It serves as a historical testament to the Napoleonic Wars era when Europe was embroiled in intense power struggles.
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