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Lord Carnarvon (colour litho)
613072 Lord Carnarvon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Carnarvon, The whole life of that great party to which I thought I had the honour to belong was nothing but a mere organised hypocrisy, 11 September 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
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5th Earl Of Carnarvon Egyptologist George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert Honour Hypocrisy Lord Carnarvon Lord Carnarvon 1866 1923 Lord Carnavon Mere Organised Thought Belong Vanity Fair
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The vibrant colour lithograph captures Lord Carnarvon in all his glory, a satirical cartoon that exposes the hypocrisy of his time. Created by Carlo Pellegrini, this scathing satire from Vanity Fair depicts Lord Carnarvon as a central figure in an organised party filled with deceit and insincerity. Dated 11th September 1869, the caricature presents Lord Carnarvon's disillusionment with the political landscape he once believed to be honorable. The caption beneath reads: "The whole life of that great party to which I thought I had the honour to belong was nothing but a mere organised hypocrisy". These words speak volumes about the artist's intention to expose the underlying falsehoods within British politics during this era. Lord Carnarvon himself is portrayed with meticulous detail and flair, capturing both his regal stature and sly expression. As one of Britain's prominent figures at the time, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, also known as Lord Carnarvon, held significant influence as an Egyptologist and politician. This striking print serves not only as a historical artifact but also as a testament to Pellegrini's skillful artistry in creating satirical cartoons. It offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into Victorian society while highlighting themes of duplicity and pretense that still resonate today. Displayed proudly in private collections worldwide, this lithograph continues to provoke thought and discussion on issues surrounding power dynamics and political integrity throughout history.
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