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Cartoon, Anti-Saccharites
Cartoon, Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar, by James Gillray. Showing John Bull and his wife (actually King George III and Queen Charlotte) trying to economise by dispensing with sugar in their tea, making the rest of the family unhappy. Date: 1792
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1790s 1792 Anti Bull Caricatures Charlotte Criticism Economise Economy Frugal Frugality Gillray Harsh Husband Pretence Pretending Satire Satirical Sugar Unhappy
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical print by James Gillray, titled "Cartoon, Anti-Saccharites, or John Bull and his Family leaving off the use of Sugar," depicts a harsh criticism of the economic hardships faced by the British people during the 1790s. The cartoon shows John Bull, a symbol of the British people, and his wife, who are actually portrayed as King George III and Queen Charlotte, attempting to economize by dispensing with sugar in their tea. The rest of the family, represented by various members of the royal court, are shown looking unhappy and displeased with the new frugal measure. The scene takes place around a table, where John Bull and his wife are pretending to drink their tea without sugar, while the other family members sneak sugar into their own cups. The satire is a commentary on the harsh economic realities of the time, as the cost of sugar had skyrocketed due to the French Revolutionary Wars and the resulting blockade of sugar imports from the Caribbean. Gillray's use of caricature and satire was a common form of political commentary during this period, and this print reflects the public's frustration and discontent with the economic situation. The print also highlights the pretense and hypocrisy of the royal family, who were perceived as out of touch with the struggles of the common people. The print, created in 1792, is a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of the time, and provides insight into the ways in which people coped with economic hardships and expressed their dissatisfaction with their leaders.
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