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Varnishing - a Sign (of "The Times"), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV, watched by the reformist Prime Minister Lord Grey, 1831 (engraving)
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Varnishing - a Sign (of "The Times"), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV, watched by the reformist Prime Minister Lord Grey, 1831 (engraving)
7148294 Varnishing - a Sign (of " The Times" ), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV, watched by the reformist Prime Minister Lord Grey, 1831 (engraving) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varnishing - a Sign (of " The Times" ), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV, watched by the reformist Prime Minister Lord Grey, 1831. Illustration from A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering from the Stuarts to Queen Victoria, by Joseph Grego (Chatto & Windus, London, 1892).); © Look and Learn
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The engraving titled "Varnishing - a Sign (of 'The Times')" captures a satirical moment in British history. Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham can be seen meticulously varnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV, while being observed by the reformist Prime Minister Lord Grey. The artwork, created by John Doyle (H. B. ) and published in 1831, offers a humorous commentary on the political climate of the time. In this image, Brougham's actions symbolize his attempts to polish and improve the reputation of King William IV through propaganda and manipulation. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Grey watches with an air of skepticism, suggesting that he is aware of these tactics but remains complicit in them for political gain. This scene is part of Joseph Grego's book "A History of Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering from the Stuarts to Queen Victoria" published in 1892. It provides insight into the complex world of British politics during this period. With its detailed engravings and clever satire, this artwork serves as both historical documentation and social commentary. It highlights how power dynamics were at play even within seemingly mundane activities like varnishing a pub sign. This print reminds us that political maneuvering has always been present throughout history and continues to shape our society today.
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