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English Eccentricity
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English Eccentricity
1829: A Frenchman approaches English stereotype John Bull with the words Ah! Monsieur Bull! I am ver glad to have seen you now. Permettez moi to congratulate you. Moi foi! You are ver lucky - you have settle the Question Catholique. Mr Bull replies, Well, what if I have? Its not your consarn, is it, you d----d Parlyvoo? The cartoon, entitled A National Characteristic, is captioned with the Washington Irving quote, John Bull is an eccentric creature. When he performs a good action, he is ready to knock you down if you tell him of it. Original Artist: By A Sharpshooter. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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In this print titled "English Eccentricity" we are transported back to the year 1829. The image depicts a Frenchman approaching the quintessential English stereotype, John Bull, with an air of admiration and congratulations. The Frenchman exclaims, "Ah! Monsieur Bull! I am very glad to have seen you now. Permettez moi to congratulate you. Moi foi! You are very lucky - you have settled the Question Catholique". John Bull, embodying his eccentric British personality, responds in a typical fashion. He retorts, "Well, what if I have? It's not your concern, is it, you d----d Parlyvoo?". This humorous exchange captures the essence of national characteristics and cultural differences. The cartoonist behind this thought-provoking piece signs as A Sharpshooter and adds a fitting caption from Washington Irving: "John Bull is an eccentric creature. When he performs a good action, he is ready to knock you down if you tell him of it". These words perfectly encapsulate John Bull's contradictory nature. This colorfully formatted landscape print showcases male physical diversity while highlighting the contrasting personalities of both British and French cultures during that era. With its historical significance and artistic brilliance by Hulton Archive/Getty Images' original artist (s), this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into English eccentricity in the early 19th century.
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