Poster Print : Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed
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Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed
Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed; or the Offering to Avarice, by James Gillray. Showing Alderman John Boydell, an engraver and publisher, in the role of Prospero burning his books, with characters from Boydells Shakespeare Gallery appearing in the smoke. Date: 1789
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1780s 1789 Alderman Avarice Bellows Bottom Brushes Burning Characters Criticism Digger Engraver Gallery Georgian Gillray Grave Greed Harsh Money Offering Paint Palette Prospero Publisher Sacrifice Sacrificed Satire Satirical Shakespeare Shakespearean Boydell Gravedigger
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introduce a touch of literary wit and historical intrigue to your walls with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating offering showcases the iconic "Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed; or the Offering to Avarice" by James Gillray, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This 18th-century cartoon masterpiece satirically portrays Alderman Boydell, an engraver and publisher, as Prospero, burning his books to feed the insatiable fire of avarice. Elevate your space with this intriguing piece of art history, expertly printed on premium quality paper to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that will endure for years to come.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 51.1cm (16.5" x 20.1")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, titled "Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed; or the Offering to Avarice," is a masterpiece of satire created by the renowned British artist James Gillray in 1789. The image presents a harsh criticism of Alderman John Boydell, an engraver and publisher, who was known for his ambitious project to create a Shakespeare Gallery in London. In this cartoon, Boydell is depicted in the role of Prospero from Shakespeare's "The Tempest," sacrificing his books to the god of avarice. Surrounding the fire, characters from Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery appear in the smoke, including Gravedigger (Bottom) from "Hamlet," Artist and Palette, Brushes, and Paint from "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," and Bellows from "The Winter's Tale." The scene is a scathing commentary on Boydell's greed and the commercialization of Shakespeare's works. The 1780s were a time of significant cultural change in Georgian England, and Gillray's satirical work reflected the social and political climate of the era. This print, with its intricate details and biting wit, is a testament to Gillray's skill as a cartoonist and his ability to use humor to criticize the powerful figures of his time. The image continues to captivate audiences today, offering a unique glimpse into the historical context of the late 18th century and the complex relationship between art, commerce, and creativity.
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