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A Very (Im)Pertinent Question. 1830
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A Very (Im)Pertinent Question. 1830
A Very (Im)Pertinent Question. 1830. Three men discuss politics. The man on the right says: I have just dropped in to ask you a little question. I want to know if you are really desirous to relieve the people by retrenchment and economy - why you don t begin by reducing your own salaries? The other two respond with: Your question Sir, is a very impertinent question! and I take it to be exceedingly personal!, and What a very disagreeable question! The title is a play on words - pertinent in the sense of important and relevant, and impertinent meaning rude
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In this intriguing print titled "A Very (Im)Pertinent Question. 1830" we are transported back to the 19th century, where three men engage in a heated political discussion. The image captures a moment of tension as one man on the right poses a thought-provoking query to his counterparts. Dressed in formal attire, these British gentlemen represent the realm of politics and power. The man on the right challenges their commitment to relieving the people through retrenchment and economy by suggesting they start with reducing their own salaries. This daring question strikes at the heart of societal inequality and highlights an inherent contradiction within those who hold positions of authority. The responses from the other two men reveal their discomfort with such directness. They dismissively label it as impertinent, personal, and even disagreeable. However, beneath their defensive reactions lies an unspoken acknowledgment that perhaps there is truth in this audacious inquiry. This print not only showcases a historical scene but also serves as social commentary through satire. It cleverly plays on words by juxtaposing pertinent - meaning important and relevant - with impertinent - implying rudeness or lack of respect. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that questioning those in power is essential for progress and equality. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then while challenging us to continue asking pertinent questions today.
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