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Mazeppa - "Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832 (engraving)
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Mazeppa - "Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832 (engraving)
7148292 Mazeppa - " Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832 (engraving) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mazeppa - " Again He Urges on His Wild Career", satire depicting King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform, 1832. Illustration from A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering from the Stuarts to Queen Victoria, by Joseph Grego (Chatto & Windus, London, 1892).); © Look and Learn
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The engraving titled "Mazeppa - 'Again He Urges on His Wild Career'" is a satirical depiction of King William IV tied to the wild horse of Reform in 1832. Created by John Doyle, this artwork captures the political climate and tensions surrounding parliamentary elections during that time. In this allegorical piece, King William IV is shown as Mazeppa, a legendary figure who was famously tied to a wild horse and forced to endure its uncontrollable gallop. The horse represents the forces of reform sweeping through Great Britain at the time, symbolizing the desire for change and progress. Doyle's satire highlights the struggle between traditional monarchy and democratic ideals. By depicting the king being dragged along by the horse, he criticizes William IV's resistance to political reforms demanded by voters. This engraving was originally published in Joseph Grego's book "A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering from the Stuarts to Queen Victoria" in 1892. It serves as a scathing commentary on electioneering practices and power dynamics within British politics. Through its clever use of symbolism and caricature, this artwork offers insight into both historical events and broader themes such as power struggles, electoral processes, and societal change. It remains an important visual representation of political satire during the early 19th century in Great Britain.
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