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The Able Doctor
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The Able Doctor
The Able Doctor, Or, America Swallowing The Bitter Draught, En Sanguine Engraving Shows Lord North, With The Boston Port Bill Extending From A Pocket, Forcing Tea (the Intolerable Acts) Down The Throat Of A Partially Draped Native Female Figure Representing America Whose Arms Are Restrained By Lord Mansfield, While Lord Sandwich, A Notorious Womanizer, Restrains Her Feet And Peeks Up Her Skirt. Britannia, Standing Behind America, Turns Away And Shields Her Face With Her Left Hand
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Media ID 9732101
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Acts Aged America Arms Artwork Away Bill Bitter Boston Britannia Doctor Draught Face Feet Female Figure Hand Left Lord Native North Nostalgia Nostalgic Partially Pocket Port Representing Romantic Sandwich Sanguine Shields Skirt Swallowing Throat Traditional Draped Extending Forcing Mansfield Notorious Peeks Restrained Restrains Turns
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This vintage engraving, titled "The Able Doctor" captures a significant moment in American history with its intricate illustrative technique. In this romanticized scene, Lord North is depicted as a doctor forcefully administering the bitter draught of the Boston Port Bill to America, represented by a partially draped Native female figure. Her arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield while Lord Sandwich restrains her feet and shamelessly peeks up her skirt, highlighting his notorious womanizing tendencies. Britannia stands behind America, turning away and shielding her face with her left hand, symbolizing Britain's reluctance to witness the consequences of their actions. The image evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when traditional values and historic events shaped our culture. With its aged appearance and retro styling, this antique print transports us back in time to an era where political tensions ran high. It serves as a reminder of the struggles faced during that period and offers insight into the complex relationship between America and Britain. "The Able Doctor" is not just an artwork; it is a historical artifact that tells a story through visual representation. Its detailed engravement showcases the skillful craftsmanship of yesteryears' artists who used their talent to capture significant moments in history.
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