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Cartoon, Noble Poulterers; or, Licensed to Sell Game
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Cartoon, Noble Poulterers; or, Licensed to Sell Game
Cartoon, Noble Poulterers; or, Licensed to Sell Game -- a Peer of the Realm, making money out of the game caught on his estate, mostly fed at the expense of his tenant farmers. Date: 1845
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This satirical cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Noble Poulterers; or, Licensed to Sell Game," was published in 1845 and reflects the political and social climate of early Victorian Britain. The image depicts a peer of the realm, adorned with a coronet and holding a game bag, standing in the midst of his estate, surrounded by hare and pheasant. The caption "Licensed to Sell Game" is a playful reference to the peer's privileged status, which allowed him to hunt and sell game from his land, often at the expense of his tenant farmers. The cartoon is a commentary on the class divide and the unequal distribution of wealth in rural areas during this period. The peasants in the background, dressed in tattered clothing and working in the fields, are depicted as struggling to make ends meet, while the peer, who is responsible for their livelihoods, indulges in the luxuries of hunting and selling game. The cartoon was published during a time of political upheaval in Britain, with the Potato Famine in Ireland and the Chartist movement demanding political reform. The image of a privileged elite exploiting the working class was a common theme in the satirical cartoons of the era and served to fuel the growing discontent among the population. The use of humor and exaggeration in the cartoon serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the need for social and political change. The image remains a powerful reminder of the stark contrasts between the rich and the poor during the early Victorian era and the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.
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