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Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist
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Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist
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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1792 1816 1878 Aged Appears Artist Artwork Back Bare Bone Bottle Bowl Broom Brougham Bull Candle Chair Clouds Country Cruikshank Economy Extended Facing Falls Figure Fish Gazing George Guise Hand Hands Head John Knee Lady Large Lighted Miniature Nostalgia Nostalgic Plain Points Punch Ragged Reflect Regent Romantic Scene Seated Small Spring State Stuck Supports Surrounded Table Tail Takes Terrified Tiny Traditional Vision Wooden Distressed Gnaws Hertford Knees Mcmahon Overturning Revelling
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This vintage engraving, titled "Economy" captures a pivotal moment in history with its intricate details and thought-provoking symbolism. Created by the renowned artist George Cruikshank in 1816, this artwork showcases his exceptional illustrative technique. In the center of the image, we see Brougham disguised as John Bull, holding up a broom that points towards a small scene surrounded by clouds. The Regent, who has been reveling over a large bowl of punch, falls back in terror, overturning his chair. Brougham extends his arm towards the Regent while passionately urging him to reflect on the distressed state of their country and embrace retrenchment. The vision above Brougham's head reveals an even more poignant scene - both the Regent and McMahon are seated facing each other at a plain wooden table. They appear ragged and destitute as they share meager resources: a jar of spring water and a flickering candle end stuck in a bottle. The Regent gnaws on a bare bone while McMahon delicately holds onto a small fish by its tail. This historic artwork not only offers us insight into political themes prevalent during that era but also serves as an evocative reminder of how economic hardships can affect individuals from all walks of life. Its nostalgic charm transports us back to Victorian times when traditional values were deeply rooted in society. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, it sparks contemplation about our own present-day economy and encourages us to reflect on ways we can work together for greater financial stability and prosperity for all.
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