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John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)

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John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)

NCO191249 John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: response to the marriage of George, Prince of Wales (1762-1830) to Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821); grinding the British public into money to pay off the Princes debts; Prime Minister William Pitt (1759-1806) turning handle; kneeling on pile of coins; Edmund Burke (1729-97) and Henry Dundas (1742-1811); ); English, out of copyright

Media ID 23354844

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Carlton House Coin Debt Demand Expensive Extravagant Fund Hanoverian Lavish Mrs Fitzherbert Political Satire


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The hand-coloured etching titled "John Bull Ground Down" is a powerful political satire published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795. Created by James Gillray, this artwork was a response to the controversial marriage of George, Prince of Wales, to Caroline of Brunswick. In this image, we witness Prime Minister William Pitt turning a handle that grinds the British public into money. John Bull, symbolizing the common man, is seen kneeling on a pile of coins as he endures the burden of paying off the Prince's debts. The extravagant and lavish lifestyle led by George and his secret wife Mrs Fitzherbert becomes evident through this caricature. Gillray's artistic brilliance shines through as he portrays Edmund Burke and Henry Dundas standing nearby. Their presence suggests their involvement in perpetuating this financial strain on the nation. This satirical piece sheds light on the excessive demands placed upon John Bull by Carlton House (the residence of George). It highlights how expensive it is for him to repay these debts while also showcasing the Georgian era's opulence and extravagance. Through intricate details such as wigs, gold coins, credit notes, and engravings depicting Hanoverian symbols, Gillray masterfully captures both visually stunning elements and biting social commentary within this print. Courtesy of New College Oxford's collection via Bridgeman Images, "John Bull Ground Down" remains an enduring example of political satire from that era—a testament to Gillray's talent for critiquing societal issues through art

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