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The Nuptial Bower, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 13th February, 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
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The Nuptial Bower, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 13th February, 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2636945 The Nuptial Bower, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 13th February, 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); Charles James Fox (1749-1806); Eleanor Eden (died 1851); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22366814
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bower Coronets Crowns Cupid Demon Fiance Grapes Headress Prime Minister Riches Torch Future Wife
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The Nuptial Bower
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is a captivating hand-coloured engraving that takes us back to the year 1797. Created by James Gillray and published by Hannah Humphrey, this artwork offers a satirical glimpse into the political and social landscape of its time. In this whimsical scene, we find William Pitt the Younger, the Prime Minister of England, and Charles James Fox, his political rival. They are both vying for the affections of Eleanor Eden, who would become Pitt's future wife. The composition is filled with symbolic elements: money sacks representing wealth and power, a fan denoting elegance and femininity, torches symbolizing passion and desire, grapes signifying abundance and indulgence. Amidst an arch adorned with crowns and coronets stands Cupid himself - mischievous yet innocent - overseeing this comical love triangle. A demon-like figure lurks in the background as if to represent envy or mischief. Gillray's caricature style adds humor to this intricate narrative while shedding light on societal dynamics during that era. Through exaggerated features and expressions, he captures not only the personalities but also their ambitions. This print from "The Stapleton Collection" provides us with a fascinating window into history through art. It reminds us that even centuries ago, politics intertwined with personal lives in unexpected ways.
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