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Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James
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Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James
BAL42778 Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James, 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: A burlesque of fifteen officers of different regiments of the Guards (who could not have been in the mess-room on the same day) raising their glasses to toast the King, possibly including Captain Dottin, The Duke of York and Captain Thomas Birch among others.
Printed by Hannah Humphrey.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23257396
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Banquet Bicorne Bottles Camaraderie Ceremonial Dress Debauched Debauchery Dinner Drunk Drunken Drunkeness Feast Hanoverian Honour Litter Loyalty Merriment Officers Red Coat Rowdy Sash The King Toasting Uniformed
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Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James
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is a captivating hand-coloured etching by James Gillray, offering a humorous and satirical glimpse into the messroom of St. James in 1797. This burlesque portrayal showcases fifteen officers from different regiments of the Guards, raising their glasses in a toast to the King. Although historically inaccurate as these officers could not have gathered on the same day, Gillray's intention was to create an amusing caricature rather than depict reality. Amongst those depicted may be Captain Dottin, The Duke of York, and Captain Thomas Birch. Printed by Hannah Humphrey, this artwork captures a scene filled with camaraderie and merriment but also reveals hints of rowdiness and debauchery. The officers are shown seated around a table cluttered with bottles and litter while dressed in their ceremonial military uniforms adorned with red coats and sashes. This image reflects both patriotism and drunkenness within British military culture during that era. It offers viewers an insight into Georgian society's penchant for revelry amidst its loyalty towards the monarchy. Gillray's skillful engraving technique brings out intricate details such as facial expressions, uniform features, and even individual personalities among these loyal souls. Through his satirical lens, he invites us to ponder upon notions of honor, feasting traditions within armies, as well as exaggerated displays of loyalty. Overall, "Loyal Souls - or a Peep into
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