The Struggle, for a Bengal Butcher and an Imp-pie
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The Struggle, for a Bengal Butcher and an Imp-pie
Another print about the impeachment of Warren Hastings. A tug-of-war is taking place, with Hastings in a jewelled turban and a large pie (Sir Elijah Impey) in the middle. Hastings, as the Bengal Butcher, holds a bloody knife. The rope is pulled from one side by Sir Gilbert Elliot, who was entrusted with the case, and on the other by Thurlow and a winged demon. Thurlow was accused of protecting Hastings
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1788 Accused Bengal Bloody Butcher Case Demon Elijah Elliot Entrusted Gilbert Hastings Holds Jewelled Knife Protecting Pulled Rope Struggle Taking Thurlow Turban Warren Winged Impeachment Impey
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Struggle: A Tug-of-War Over the Fate of Warren Hastings, The Bengal Butcher and The Imp-pie, 1788 This evocative print captures the intensity of the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, the former Governor-General of Bengal, in 1788. The image portrays a dramatic tug-of-war scene, with Hastings, depicted as the Bengal Butcher, wearing a jewelled turban and brandishing a bloody knife. At the center of the conflict stands a large pie, representing Sir Elijah Impey, the Chief Justice of Calcutta, who instigated the impeachment proceedings against Hastings. The rope is being pulled from one side by Sir Gilbert Elliot, who was entrusted with the case against Hastings, and from the other by Lord Thurlow and a winged demon. Thurlow, a Lord Chancellor of Great Britain, was accused of protecting Hastings and obstructing the impeachment process. The winged demon symbolizes the corrupt and unjust forces that were believed to be shielding Hastings from accountability. The historical significance of this print lies in the intense political and moral struggle that unfolded during the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings. The trial, which lasted for over six years, was a turning point in British colonial history, as it raised important questions about the nature of power, corruption, and accountability in the East India Company's territories. The print serves as a powerful reminder of the complex web of political alliances, power struggles, and moral dilemmas that characterized this period in history. The intricate details of the print, from the jewelled turban of Hastings to the winged demon, bring to life the drama and intensity of the impeachment trial. This print is a valuable historical artifact, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British colonial history.
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