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The Court of Equity or Convivial City Meeting, 1779 (mezzotint)
XJF285129 The Court of Equity or Convivial City Meeting, 1779 (mezzotint) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Private Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12789690
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Debate Debating Discussion Drunken Drunkeness English Politics Meeting House
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Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
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The Court of Equity or Convivial City Meeting, 1779 - A Satirical Glimpse into Georgian English Politics
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. In this mezzotint print by Robert Dighton, we are transported back to the vibrant and satirical world of 18th-century England. The scene unfolds within a grand interior, where an assembly of distinguished gentlemen has gathered for what appears to be a convivial city meeting. Amidst billowing clouds of smoke from their pipes, these men engage in lively discussions and debates on matters that shaped the political landscape of the time. Their powdered wigs and elegant attire reflect the refined society they belong to, yet their expressions reveal a certain level of drunken revelry. Dighton's masterful satire shines through as he captures both the serious nature of political discourse and its more indulgent side. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie mixed with mirthful intoxication—a true reflection of Georgian society's penchant for combining serious matters with pleasure. As we delve deeper into this artwork, it becomes evident that beneath all the pomp and circumstance lies a critique on English politics itself. Dighton cleverly exposes the flaws and excesses prevalent within this elite circle while shedding light on themes such as power dynamics, influence peddling, and even occasional debauchery. "The Court of Equity or Convivial City Meeting" serves as an insightful window into a bygone era—an era where politics was not just about policy but also about social connections forged over drinks in smoke
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