The times, anno. 1783
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The times, anno. 1783
The times, anno. 1783. Print shows John Bull throwing up his arms in despair as the devil flies away with a map labeled America; to the left are a portly Dutchman, a Spaniard, and a Frenchman, in the background is a battle scene at Gibraltar. This cartoon is about the Treaty of Paris, signed at the end of the American Revolution, as well as the War of the Spanish Succession which was waged concurrently in Europe. With the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain acknowledged American independence, here represented by the map carried off by a farting devil. John Bull, representing England, holds up his arms in surrender and perhaps because he has just let go of the map. He is teased first by a French man, who offers him snuff. Great Britain relinquished very little to the French, who were to carry their grievances into the Napoleonic Era. The Spaniard gestures toward Gibraltar, where a naval battle rages. In the treaty, Spain gave up Gibraltar, but regained Florida and Minorca. The Dutch, represented by the ill dressed man on the right, continued their negotiations into 1784. Date 1783 Aprl. 14th. The times, anno. 1783. Print shows John Bull throwing up his arms in despair as the devil flies away with a map labeled America; to the left are a portly Dutchman, a Spaniard, and a Frenchman, in the background is a battle scene at Gibraltar. This cartoon is about the Treaty of Paris, signed at the end of the American Revolution, as well as the War of the Spanish Succession which was waged concurrently in Europe. With the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain acknowledged American independence, here represented by the map carried off by a farting devil. John Bull, representing England, holds up his arms in surrender and perhaps because he has just let go of the map. He is teased first by a French man, who offers him snuff. Great Britain relinquished very little to the French, who were to carry their grievances into the Napoleonic Era. The Spaniard gestures toward Gibraltar, where a naval ba
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The Times, Anno. 1783
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: A Political Satire of the Treaty of Paris and the War of the Spanish Succession This print, titled "The Times, Anno. 1783," is a political satire that captures the mood of Europe following the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which marked the end of both the American Revolution and the War of the Spanish Succession. The image shows John Bull, a symbol of England, throwing up his arms in despair as the devil, carrying a map labeled "America," flies away. To the left, a Frenchman offers John Bull a pinch of snuff, while a Spaniard gestures towards Gibraltar, where a naval battle rages in the background. A portly Dutchman stands nearby, continuing negotiations. The devil's theft of the American map symbolizes Great Britain's acknowledgement of American independence, which was a significant loss for the British. The Frenchman's offer of snuff represents the little concessions Great Britain made to France, who would carry their grievances into the Napoleonic Era. The Spaniard's reference to Gibraltar highlights the territorial losses Spain suffered, giving up the strategic fortress but regaining Florida and Minorca. The Dutchman's continued negotiations underscore the ongoing complexities of European politics. This print offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the political landscape of Europe in 1783, as the continent grappled with the consequences of the American Revolution and the War of the Spanish Succession. The image serves as a reminder of the complex web of alliances and territorial disputes that shaped European politics during this period.
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