The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts!, engraving 1816, John Bull, in tattered
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The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts!, engraving 1816, John Bull, in tattered
The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts!, engraving 1816, John Bull, in tattered clothes, seated on a stool, gazing gloomily at a book on the ground: The Extraordinary Red Book. He is surrounded by the Regent with two gouty legs supported on crutches, Liverpool, McMahon, Canning, Sidmouth, Ellenborough, the Duke of York, and the Dukes of Kent and Cambridge
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12810183
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1816 Book Bull Cambridge Canning Clothes Comforts Crutches Duke Dukes Extraordinary Gazing Ground John Kent Legs Liverpool Modern Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Regent Seated Sidmouth Stool Supported Surrounded Traditional York Ellenborough Gouty Mcmahon Tattered
The Modern Job! or John Bull and his Comforts!
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing engraving from 1816 that captures the essence of a bygone era. In this vintage print, we see John Bull, a symbol of the common man, seated on a stool wearing tattered clothes. His gloomy gaze is fixed upon a book on the ground titled "The Extraordinary Red Book" perhaps representing his disillusionment with society. Surrounding John Bull are prominent figures of the time, including the Regent with two gouty legs supported on crutches, Liverpool, McMahon, Canning, Sidmouth, Ellenborough, the Duke of York, and the Dukes of Kent and Cambridge. These individuals represent various aspects of political power and influence during that period. The engraved image exudes a sense of nostalgia and historic charm. Its retro-styled illustrative technique transports us back to an age when art was meticulously crafted by hand. The Victorian-era aesthetic adds to its allure as it showcases traditional artistic techniques. This artwork serves as a window into history—a reminder of how things were in times long past. It evokes feelings of romanticism and appreciation for our cultural heritage. As we gaze upon this aged masterpiece today, we can't help but marvel at its intricate details and admire its contribution to our understanding of historical events.
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