The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral
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The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral
The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the inquisitoral commissioners!, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1816, Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) attacking a hydra representing the property tax. At tail of the monster Mr. Tierney tells Britannia to rise. In the background, Liverpool, the Regent, Castlereagh, and Vansittart hasten up a slope with a sign-post pointing to Economy
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1792 1878 1816 Attacking Background Britannia Bull Commissioners Cruikshank Death Economy George Henry Hydra John Lion Liverpool Ministers Monster Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Pointing Property Regent Representing Rise Slope Tail Tells Tierney Traditional Wounds Britannicus Brougham Castlereagh Hasten Mortal Sign Post Vansittart
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This vintage print titled "The Death of the Property Tax! Or 37 Mortal Wounds for Ministers & the Inquisitorial Commissioners!" by George Cruikshank captures a pivotal moment in British history. Created in 1816, this engraved image depicts an allegorical scene where Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) unite to attack a hydra symbolizing the property tax. Intricately detailed, the print showcases Cruikshank's illustrative technique and Victorian artistry. As Britannia rises at Mr. Tierney's command from the tail of the monster, Liverpool, the Regent, Castlereagh, and Vansittart can be seen hastening up a slope towards an economy signpost in the background. This artwork carries historical significance as it reflects public sentiment against excessive taxation during that era. The depiction of ministers and inquisitorial commissioners being wounded by their own policies highlights societal discontent with high property taxes. With its retro-styled charm and engraved aesthetics, this piece evokes nostalgia for a bygone era. It serves as a reminder of historic struggles against oppressive taxation systems while showcasing traditional artistic techniques prevalent during that time. "The Death of the Property Tax! Or 37 Mortal Wounds for Ministers & The Inquisitorial Commissioners!" is not just an old-fashioned artwork; it represents an important chapter in British history through its symbolic portrayal of resistance against unjust taxation practices.
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