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The judgement of the queen o common sense, address d to Henry Fielding Esq
XJF867952 The judgement of the queen o common sense, address d to Henry Fielding Esq. 1736 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fieldings satirical play Pasquin. A Dramatick Satire on the Times.... viz. A Comedy call d The Election; And a Tragedy call d, The Life and Death of Common-Sense at the Haymarket Theatre with its attacks on Walpole was a contributory factor in Walpole introducing the Licensing Act to control the stage.
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12940912
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Acrobat Censorship Hamlet Harlequin Henry Fielding Jacobite Judgment Lord Chamberlain Pierrot Playhouse Regulation Sedition Seditious Licensing Perfomer
The Judgement of the Queen of Common Sense - A Satirical Attack on Censorship and Political Control
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing print captures an etching from the 18th century, titled "The Judgement of the Queen of Common Sense, addressed to Henry Fielding Esq". The artwork is a powerful representation of political satire and social commentary during that era. The image depicts a scene from Fielding's satirical play Pasquin, which was known for its scathing critique of the times. In particular, it targeted Prime Minister Walpole and his introduction of the Licensing Act to control stage performances. This act aimed to suppress any form of dissent or criticism against those in power. In this caricature-filled composition, we see various characters representing different aspects of society - actors, acrobats, church officials - all under scrutiny by the Lord Chamberlain. Shakespeare's Hamlet stands alongside Harlequin and Pierrot as symbols of theatrical entertainment being stifled by censorship. The artist cleverly portrays Henry Fielding as an advocate for common sense amidst this oppressive atmosphere. By highlighting these issues through artful exaggeration and wit, he challenges societal norms while shedding light on the importance of freedom in expression. This thought-provoking print serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, artists were willing to risk their reputations to speak truth to power. It invites us to reflect on our own modern-day struggles with censorship and reminds us not to take our hard-fought freedoms for granted.
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