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Weird Sisters; Ministers of Darkness; Minions of the Moon, published by Hannah Humphrey
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Weird Sisters; Ministers of Darkness; Minions of the Moon, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189714 Weird Sisters; Ministers of Darkness; Minions of the Moon, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: visual metaphor of lunacy during the time of George IIIs (1738-1820) madness; William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); crescent profile of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818); profile of George III (1738-1820) in the shadow of the moon; parody of the three witches from Macbeth depicted by Henry Fuseli; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23199934
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The print titled "Weird Sisters; Ministers of Darkness; Minions of the Moon" captures a visual metaphor of lunacy during the reign of King George III. Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791, this etching with aquatint was created by James Gillray, an English artist known for his satirical works. In this intriguing artwork, we see a crescent profile of Queen Charlotte and the shadowy figure of King George III beneath the moon. The image parodies the three witches from Shakespeare's Macbeth as depicted by Henry Fuseli. It symbolizes the constitutional crisis and political turmoil that plagued England during this period. Gillray cleverly incorporates elements such as William Pitt the Younger and Edward Thurlow, both prominent figures at that time. The print serves as a commentary on their roles as ministers who seemingly perpetuated darkness and chaos within society. Furthermore, it alludes to King George III's struggle with mental illness, which had significant consequences for his reign. The composition skillfully portrays the madness that overshadowed his rule while highlighting how influential individuals like Pitt and Thurlow played into these circumstances. This engraving offers a glimpse into history through its allegorical representation. Its intricate details and thought-provoking symbolism make it an important piece within British art history. Courtesy of New College, Oxford, this print continues to fascinate viewers with its exploration of power dynamics, insanity, and political intrigue during one tumultuous era in England's past.
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