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"A General Fast in consequence of the War!!"... c.1794 (coloured etching)
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"A General Fast in consequence of the War!!"... c.1794 (coloured etching)
1273704 " A General Fast in consequence of the War!!"... c.1794 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); 24x34 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: " A General Fast in consequence of the War!!" ; showing two separate views: Lambeth, showing an archbishop and his family gorging at the dinner table; and Spitalfields, showing a weaver and his family in rags and starving. There was great distress among the Spitalfields weavers at the end of the 18th century and the clergy were accused of indifference to their plight.); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23387822
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Archbishop Class Consequence Contrast Cost Despair Economic Extravagance Fast Feast Feasting Financial Fiscal Greed Hunger Impoverished Inequality Luxury Rags Regency Rich Starving Suffer Suffering Disparity Gorging
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A General Fast in consequence of the War!!
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is a thought-provoking coloured etching by Isaac Cruikshank, created around 1794. This print, housed at the London Metropolitan Archives, City of London, presents two contrasting views that highlight the stark social disparity prevalent during this era. The first scene depicts Lambeth, where an archbishop and his family are shown indulging in a lavish feast. Their opulence and greed stand in sharp contrast to the second view of Spitalfields, where a weaver and his family languish in rags and despair due to extreme poverty. The image serves as a scathing critique of the clergy's alleged indifference towards the suffering of impoverished communities like Spitalfields. At this time, there was widespread distress among Spitalfields weavers who faced dire economic conditions. The etching exposes the stark inequality between those who reveled in luxury while others endured hunger and destitution. Cruikshank's satirical cartoon captures not only the consequences of war but also highlights issues such as class divide, financial disparity, and societal neglect. Through intricate details and masterful engraving techniques, he portrays both sides of society affected by warfare – one feasting without regard for others' suffering while another endures starvation amidst wealth. This powerful artwork invites viewers to reflect on themes such as social injustice, fiscal inequality, and moral responsibility. It serves as a reminder that even during times of conflict or hardship caused by war; it is crucial for society to come together rather than exacerbating existing disparities.
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