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Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
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Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962497 Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: The politician Sir Cecil Wray (1734-1805) suggested abolishing Chelsea Hospital and taxing the employers of maid servants as a means of raising money; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797324
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Amputees Brooms Buckets Chaos Charity Chelsea Chelsea Pensioner Crutches Maids One Legged Pensioners Prosthetics Protest Royal Hospital Chelsea Veterans Wooden Legs Mops
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Sir Cecil's Budget - A Satirical Glimpse into 18th Century Financial Solutions
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. This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Sir Cecil's Budget for Payng the National Debt" offers a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of 1784. Created by renowned artist Thomas Rowlandson, this print captures a moment of chaos and protest outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The central figure, Sir Cecil Wray, a prominent politician of his time, is depicted proposing unconventional methods to raise funds for paying off the national debt. His controversial suggestions include abolishing Chelsea Hospital and imposing taxes on employers of maid servants. The scene unfolds with pensioners clad in their distinctive red jackets protesting vehemently against these proposals. Amidst the commotion, we witness an array of characters representing different aspects of society - amputees relying on crutches or prosthetics, one-legged veterans equipped with wooden legs, maids armed with mops and brooms symbolizing domestic labor. This diverse gathering highlights both the plight of those affected by war as well as societal divisions. Rowlandson's intricate detailing brings this satirical scene to life; buckets overflowing with money represent extravagant spending while emphasizing the need for financial prudence. Through clever visual storytelling, he critiques Sir Cecil's budgetary ideas while shedding light on wider issues such as charity towards soldiers and veterans. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from our private collection today, it serves as a reminder that debates surrounding national debt and
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