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Country Inn / Election
Passengers board the coach as it is about to depart. An English sailor prepares to knock off a Frenchmans hat who is dejected at the news of a recent British naval victory Date: 1747
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1747 Agent Bill Bribe Castlemaine Corruption Deformity Demonstration Election Elections Essex Guise Keeper Pays Satire Viscount Yard Hunch Year
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This print, dated 1747, depicts a lively scene at a country inn during an election period. The air is thick with tension and anticipation as passengers board a coach, ready to depart. In the foreground, an English sailor, with a smug expression, prepares to knock off the hat of a dejected Frenchman. The Frenchman, with a mournful expression, holds a newspaper bearing the news of a recent British naval victory. The election campaign is in full swing, and the atmosphere is charged with political intrigue. In the background, a viscount, dressed in fine attire, engages in heated conversation with a 20-year-old MP from Essex. The MP, holding a wad of money, is attempting to bribe the viscount's election agent, who stands nearby, his face hidden in a mask or guise. The keeper of the inn, a portly man with a hunchback and a deformity, watches the scene unfold with a knowing smile. He holds a bill in his hand, no doubt keeping a record of the day's events. The satirical tone of the print is evident in the exaggerated features of the characters and the humorous details, such as the dog urinating on a nearby sign. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time, with its themes of corruption, demonstrations, and the jostling for power. Historical prints like this one provide valuable insights into the past, offering a window into the customs, traditions, and social and political issues of the time. This particular print, with its lively scene and intriguing characters, is a testament to the rich and complex history of Britain in the 18th century.
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