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Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub
2962526 Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Atkinson (1738 - 1785); Edmund Burke (1730 - 1797); Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806); Frederick North, Earl of Guildford (1732 - 1792); Sir Richard Hill (1732 - 1808); William Pitt (1759 - 1806); John Robinson (1727 - 1802); Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751 - 1816); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797334
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bare Bottom Beating Birch Bottom Buttocks Chamber Pot Chastisement Corporal Punishment Flagellating Flagellation Political Satire Scales Whig Whipping Birching Justice Scarring
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
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The hand-coloured engraving titled "Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates" by James Gillray captures a satirical scene filled with political figures of the time. In this comical yet controversial artwork, we witness a moment of corporal punishment taking place within the walls of Westminster School. Dr Busby, portrayed as an imposing figure, is seen settling accounts with Master Billy and his mischievous playmates. The room is adorned with various symbols of power and justice, including scales and a statue in the background. The boys' bare buttocks are evenly balanced over Dr Busby's knee as he administers discipline using a birch rod. Amongst those being punished are prominent politicians such as Edmund Burke, Charles James Fox, William Pitt, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. This clever inclusion adds another layer to the satire by highlighting their perceived wrongdoings or questionable actions. Gillray's masterful use of caricature brings humor to an otherwise serious subject matter while also making a political statement about corruption within society. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of the engraving, capturing not only physical features but also emotions ranging from fear to amusement. This print serves as both entertainment and social commentary on power dynamics during that era. It reminds us that even those in positions of authority can face consequences for their actions – no one is exempt from accountability.
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