John Bull Print, Engraving 1790
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John Bull, Baited By The Dogs Of Excise, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, British Satire On Efforts By William Pitt, George Rose, And Some Members Of Parliament To Impose New Excise Duties On Tobacco (cf. Tobacco Excise Bill). The Additional Tax Burden On British Citizens Is Implied By The Image Of A Bull, Muzzled And Blindfolded, With Legs Chained To A Stump, Being Harassed By Dogs (depicted With Heads Of Members Of Parliament). Edward Thurlow, Also Shown As A Dog, Registers His Opposition To These New Excise Fetters For John Bull By Urinating On Tobacco Leaves. Among The Members Of Parliament Depicted Are: William Wyndam Grenville, Henry Dundas, Charles Lennox Richmond, Charles Jenkinson, Richard Pepper Arden, Sir Charles Pratt Camden, And Possibly Francis Osborne Carmarthen. Universal Images Group (UIG) manages distribution for many leading specialist agencies worldwide. © Universal History Archive
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Romantic Era Artwork , British Satire
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Add a touch of British charm to your home with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse range, featuring the iconic image of "John Bull". This engraving, dating back to 1790, shows John Bull being baited by the dogs of excise - a powerful commentary on the efforts of William Pitt and his allies to impose new taxes. The red tones bring this historical scene to life, transporting you back in time. Perfect for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike, this framed print is sure to be a conversation starter in any room. Its timeless beauty will inspire reflection and appreciation for the rich heritage that has shaped our world today.
A powerful 18th-century engraving captures the essence of resistance against oppressive taxation.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.1cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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