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Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, Vol. 6: 1784-1792 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Though the volume covers a shorter period than Volume V, not only are more prints described, but they are more important in character, for caricature was playing an increasing part in the life of the time. Moreover, the volume approaches the climax of English caricature in the rivalry of Fox and the younger Pitt (who had only just appeared with such amazing brilliance in the political arena) and in the initial excitements of the French Revolution.
It should be repeated that the catalogue is based on the separate series of 'political and Personal Satires' in the Department of Prints and Drawings; that it does not profess to include all prints of this category scattered under masters and engravers in the departmental collection, or prints in the Museum Library, though it does so to some extent in both cases.
As the value of the satirical print as an historical document increases progressively in proportion to the completeness of the collection, it is much to be hoped that help will be given by friends of the Museum in filling gaps in the series.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1527830330
- ISBN 13 9781527830332
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages1125
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a remarkable collection of expertly researched and documented political and non-political prints from the years 1784 to 1792, a period of growing interest in graphic satire. It illustrates through these prints a rich tapestry of British political history, social life, and prevailing ideas. By examining these caricatures, the author provides a unique perspective on some of the most pivotal moments in British history, such as the Regency Crisis, the French Revolution, and the trial of Warren Hastings. The book offers a lively and visually engaging way to explore the complex political and social landscape of 18th-century Britain, making it a valuable resource for students, historians, and enthusiasts of satire alike. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527830332_0
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