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Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
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Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821); Charles James Fox (1749-1806); Lord Grenville (1749-1834); Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand (1754-1838);
); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797174
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ammunition Bayonet Beater Blunderbuss Cannon Balls Chaotic Club Foot Command Conscript Disorganised Firing French Emperor Invalid Motley Musket Opposition Political Satire Propaganda Recruit Recruiting Recruitment Recruits Standard Tricolour Whig
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806" captures a moment of chaos and satire during a significant period in history. Created by James Gillray, this political cartoon offers a glimpse into the opposition faced by Napoleon Bonaparte's army in England. In the foreground, we see various recruits representing different political figures of that time. Charles James Fox, Lord Grenville, and Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand are among them. They appear disorganized and undisciplined, symbolizing the challenges faced by conscripts under the Training Act. Amidst the mayhem, a drill sergeant points his sword towards an order while soldiers attempt to lay down their arms or fire their weapons haphazardly. The scene is filled with satirical elements such as an invalid shielding his face from cannonballs and a recruit wearing patten shoes instead of military boots. This print serves as both propaganda and political commentary on Napoleon's ambitions in England. It highlights the perceived incompetence and disorderliness of his army through caricatured depictions of politicians turned soldiers. Overall, this artwork provides insight into historical events while showcasing Gillray's talent for capturing complex narratives through satire. The vibrant colours bring life to each character and detail within the scene, making it an engaging piece that continues to captivate viewers today.
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