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Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 26.2x36.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) asleep with his wife; Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) brandishing sword; Death emerging from under the bed; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23200170
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the world of 19th-century elegance with our exquisite Comforts of a Bed of Roses poster print. Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806, this captivating hand-coloured etching with aquatint by James Gillray is a timeless masterpiece from Bridgeman Images, now available through Media Storehouse. Delight in the intricate details and rich hues of this iconic artwork, which invites you to indulge in the comforts and luxuries of a bygone era. Elevate your home or office space with this stunning addition to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Comforts of a Bed of Roses - A Political Satire Unveiled
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. This hand-coloured etching with aquatint, titled "Comforts of a Bed of Roses" published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of political satire during the early 19th century. Created by James Gillray, renowned for his sharp wit and biting social commentary, this artwork measures 26.2x36.5 cm and is now part of the esteemed collection at New College, Oxford. In this intricate composition, we witness an extraordinary scene unfolding before our eyes. The central figure is Charles James Fox, the prominent opposition leader peacefully asleep alongside his wife. However, their tranquility is disrupted as Napoleon Bonaparte menacingly brandishes a sword while Death emerges from under the bed. Every element within this print carries symbolic weight: an hourglass reminding us of life's fleeting nature; spirits and ghosts haunting Fox's dreams; teeth representing terror; military uniforms denoting power struggles; and even urinating figures reflecting political tensions. Gillray masterfully captures the essence of political turmoil through clever visual metaphors such as spears, eagles, ravens symbolizing war and chaos. Meanwhile, Liberty caps and bulldogs barking emphasize ideological clashes between Whigs and radicals. This satirical masterpiece serves as both entertainment and critique—a reflection on society's obsession with power dynamics during that era. It invites viewers to ponder upon its hidden meanings while marvel
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