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The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught
AQS254854 The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught, published in the London Magazine, 1st May 1774 (newsprint) by English School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: British cartoon sympathising with the American colonies; Prime Minister Lord North, author of the Boston Port Bill, forces the Intolerable Acts or tea, down the throat of America, a vulnerable Indian woman whose arms are restrained by Lord Chief Justice Mansfield, while Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, pins down her feet and peers up her skirt; behind them, Britannia turns away; the cartoon was quickly copied and distributed by Paul Revere; ); eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22656950
© Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society / Bridgeman Images
Ministers Political Cartoon Revolutionary Allegorical
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The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught
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is a powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon that captures the tensions between Britain and its American colonies in the 18th century. Published in the London Magazine on May 1st, 1774, this English School print depicts Prime Minister Lord North forcefully administering the "Intolerable Acts" or tea to America. The image portrays America as a vulnerable Indian woman whose arms are restrained by Lord Chief Justice Mansfield while Lord Sandwich pins down her feet and peers up her skirt. This satirical representation symbolizes how Britain's oppressive policies were violating and subjugating the American colonies. Behind them, Britannia turns away, perhaps signifying her disapproval of these actions. The cartoon quickly gained popularity and was widely distributed by Paul Revere, further fueling anti-British sentiments among colonists. This allegorical artwork not only criticizes British ministers but also highlights issues of gender inequality through its portrayal of a defenseless female figure being subjected to abuse. It serves as a reminder of the injustices faced by Native Americans during this period. Today, this print resides at the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its historical significance lies in its depiction of revolutionary ideas and resistance against colonial oppression. As we reflect on this artwork from an era marked by revolution and change, it prompts us to consider how power dynamics continue to shape our world today.
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