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The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830) caught in bed with Frances Villiers (nee Twysden), Countess of Jersey (1753-1821) by his wife, Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821); the couple separated in 1806; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23428594
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
7 Deadly Sins Adulterer Adultery Affair Anger Angry Bedchamber Betrayal Cheating Consort Disgust Dissolute Embarrassment Embrace Finery Furor Fury Hanoverian Horror Liaison Lover Mistress Princess Rage Regent Scandal Seven Deadly Sins Shame Surprised Unfaithful Lovers
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The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
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is a captivating and scandalous print that captures a moment of betrayal and fury in the highest echelons of society. Created by James Gillray in 1796, this hand-colored engraving depicts an explosive scene involving George, Prince of Wales, Frances Villiers (nee Twysden), Countess of Jersey, and Caroline of Brunswick. In this dramatic image, we witness the shocking discovery made by Princess Caroline as she catches her husband red-handed with his mistress in their bedchamber. The expressions on their faces reveal a range of emotions - from surprise to horror to anger. The intricate details in the artwork highlight the luxurious finery worn by all three individuals, emphasizing their privileged status despite their moral transgressions. This print not only exposes the infidelity within royal circles but also serves as a scathing commentary on marriage vows being treated as false promises akin to dice games. It sheds light on the dissolution of trust and love between spouses due to extramarital affairs. Gillray's satirical approach adds another layer to this already scandalous narrative. Through his clever caricature techniques, he manages to capture both public fascination and disgust towards such immoral behavior among those who are supposed to embody virtue. "The Jersey Smuggler detected" remains an enduring piece that continues to captivate audiences with its portrayal of adultery, betrayal, and societal hypocrisy.
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