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Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham
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Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham
Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham, in the guise of John Bull, appears to the Regent, holding up a broom which points towards a small scene surrounded by clouds. The Regent, who has been revelling over a large bowl of punch, falls back terrified, overturning his chair. Brougham, arm extended towards the Regent, declaims: Retrench, Retrench, reflect on the distressed state of your country. The Regent falls on to McMahon, a tiny figure on hands and knees, gazing up at Brougham; he supports himself with his right hand on the knee of Lady Hertford. The vision above Broughams head is of the Regent and McMahon, both ragged, seated facing each other at a plain wooden table on which are a jar of spring water and a lighted candle end stuck in a bottle. The Regent gnaws a bare bone; McMahon (in miniature) takes up a small fish by the tail
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This vintage engraving from 1816 by George Cruikshank depicts a satirical scene of political commentary. In the image, Henry Brougham, disguised as John Bull, confronts the Regent in an attempt to bring attention to the economic distress plaguing the country. Holding up a broom symbolizing sweeping reforms, Brougham's outstretched arm and powerful declaration of "Retrench, Retrench" startle the Regent who is depicted falling back in terror. The Regent is shown reveling over a large bowl of punch before being confronted by Brougham. His chair overturns as he recoils in fear at the sight of impending change. Meanwhile, McMahon - a small figure on hands and knees - gazes up at Brougham with curiosity and perhaps some trepidation. Above Brougham's head hovers a vision depicting both the Regent and McMahon seated at a plain wooden table. The ragged appearance of both figures suggests their impoverished state while they dine on meager provisions: a jar of spring water and a candle end stuck in a bottle for light. The Regent gnaws on a bare bone while McMahon delicately holds onto a small fish by its tail. This engraved image captures not only historical events but also reflects Victorian artistry and illustrative techniques prevalent during that era. Its nostalgic charm transports viewers back to an old-fashioned world where satire was used to critique societal issues such as economic hardship and political corruption.
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