Home > Humour > Cats
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching)
2494424 The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching) by Scarpione, (fl.1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats and rats faces are several famous political figures; ); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright
Media ID 23448976
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Beer Buckingham Bull Dog Burdett Cobbett Cocked Hat Demon Derby Erskine Folkestone Gibbet Grenville Grey John Bull Lansdowne Liverpool Perceval Prince Regent Rats Sheridan Spectacles Stationery Human Heads Moira Wardle Whitbread
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> George & Isaac (1756-1811) Cruikshank
> Fine Art Finder
> Cartoons, Caricatures & Humour
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating and politically charged print that takes us back to March 1811. This hand-coloured etching by Scarpione, now part of a private collection, cleverly depicts cats and rats with the faces of several famous political figures from that era. In this satirical artwork, we see human heads transformed into feline and rodent forms, each representing a prominent politician or public figure. The composition is filled with symbolism and hidden messages as these creatures interact within a chaotic scene. The cats symbolize those in power, while the rats represent their dismayed opposition. Amongst them are recognizable faces such as Prince Regent, Liverpool, Whitbread, Perceval, Wardle, Sheridan, Derby, Cobbett and many more. Each character's expression reflects their role in the political landscape at that time. The artist ingeniously incorporates elements like whitebread entire (a type of beer), gibbet (symbolizing punishment), spectacles (representing observation), cocked hat (denoting authority) among others to further convey his message. This print serves as both entertainment and social commentary on the turbulent times during which it was created. It highlights themes such as power struggles, corruption, and societal issues prevalent during the Regency period. "The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay" offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into history through artistry and wit. It reminds us that even centuries
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
