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THE TRANSFORMATION OF CARICATURE: A READING OF GILLRAY'S THE LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECT.
- Source :
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Eighteenth-Century Studies . Winter2010, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p223-242. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses how the 1779 English caricature "The Liberty of the Subject" by James GIllray represents of a new form of eighteenth century caricature. The artwork presents a London, England street scene featuring a press-gang being attacked by two women attempting to physically thwart efforts to impress a tailor. The author feels the print portrays popular sentiments regarding press gangs and English liberty with a high degree of verisimilitude. The author argues that the 1779 murder trial of Mary Adey for her attack on a press-gang member was the inspiration for Gillray's political satire. An overview of the British government's policies regarding impressment is presented.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00132586
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Eighteenth-Century Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47903390
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1353/ecs.0.0108