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Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII (aquatint)
3100046 Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII. Illustration for Selections from the Rejected Cartoons (Thomas McLean and Frederick Syrett, 1848).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22968834
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Raising the Supplies in the Reign of Henry VIII - A Humorous Glimpse into History
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. This aquatint print, created by Richard Doyle, takes us back to the reign of King Henry VIII. With its comic and amusing depiction, it offers a satirical look at historical events during this famous era. The scene portrays a humorous head-on collision between English and German cultures. Master Edward Montague, an Englishman, is seen raising supplies for King Henry VIII's court. However, instead of encountering his fellow countrymen or allies from Europe, he finds himself surrounded by an unexpected group - Germans! Doyle's clever satire pokes fun at both England and Germany as he playfully exaggerates their cultural differences. The rejected cartoons from which this illustration originated were meant to entertain and amuse viewers with their witty commentary on society. Through this comical image, we are reminded that history can be entertaining too. It invites us to reflect on how past events have shaped our present-day world while also reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. With its scathing satire and caricature-like style, "Raising the Supplies in the Reign of Henry VIII" captures a moment in time when humor played a significant role in storytelling. This print serves as a delightful reminder that even within serious historical contexts lies room for amusement and laughter.
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