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The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
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The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Lord Brougham portrayed as Icarus of Greek myth, who flew too close to the Sun with wings made of wax. The Sun contains the face of King William IV, suggesting that recent speeches of Broughams implied too great a degree of familiarity with the monarch. The melting wings are lettered " Edinburgh Review, " " Society of Useful Knowledge, " " Penny Encyclopaedia, " " Morning Chronicle, " and " Globe, " all journals to which the Chancellor contributed articles praising the king. British politician Henry Brougham (1778-1868) served as Lord High Chancellor from 1830 to 1834. Satirical cartoon by H.B. (John Doyle). [Thomas McLean, London, 1834]
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The Fall of Icarus, 1834
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is a satirical cartoon created by John Doyle that cleverly depicts British politician Henry Brougham as the ill-fated character from Greek mythology. In this caricature, Brougham is portrayed as Icarus, who famously flew too close to the Sun with wings made of wax and feathers. The face of King William IV adorns the Sun in the image, suggesting that recent speeches by Brougham implied an inappropriate level of familiarity with the monarch. The melting wings on his back are lettered with various journal names such as "Edinburgh Review" "Society of Useful Knowledge" "Penny Encyclopaedia" "Morning Chronicle" and "Globe". These journals were known for publishing articles contributed by Brougham that praised the king. Brougham served as Lord High Chancellor from 1830 to 1834 and was a prominent figure in British politics during this time. This satirical cartoon captures both his political influence and his perceived overstepping of boundaries when it came to his relationship with King William IV. Created by H. B. , which stands for John Doyle's pseudonym 'HB, ' this lithograph showcases Doyle's talent for combining humor, wit, and social commentary through art. It was published in London in 1834 by Thomas McLean. "The Fall of Icarus, 1834" remains a fascinating historical artifact that provides insight into political dynamics and satire prevalent during the early nineteenth century in Britain.
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