UPROAR! : Satire, Scandal and Printmakers in Georgian London by Alice Loxton 9781785789557

UPROAR! : Satire, Scandal and Printmakers in Georgian London

£11.99 GBP
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In this captivating new exploration of Georgian Britain, rising historian Alice Loxton unveils...
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In this captivating new exploration of Georgian Britain, rising historian Alice Loxton unveils the era through the eyes of its most influential satirical artists. Hailed as 'the star of her generation' by Dan Snow, Loxton's debut is a vivid and engaging journey into the heart of 18th-century London.

The narrative begins in 1772, as young Thomas Rowlandson embarks on his studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Soon joined by James Gillray and Isaac Cruikshank, these three artists would revolutionise satire, challenging the British establishment and reshaping our perception of power.

Set against a tumultuous backdrop of royal instability, political machinations, and international conflicts, UPROAR! follows these printmakers as they mercilessly lampoon the elite, from the Prince Regent to the Duchess of Devonshire. Their wickedly clever prints and illustrations dissect the socio-political landscape with razor-sharp wit, each vying to create the most iconic images of their day.

Loxton's prose crackles with energy, convincingly arguing that Gillray and his contemporaries profoundly altered British humour, laying the groundwork for future satirical traditions from Gilbert and Sullivan to Private Eye and Spitting Image. This book challenges readers to reconsider their notions of genteel Georgian London, revealing it as a time of true uproar.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781785789557
Book Author: Alice Loxton
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Icon Books
Book Publisher: Icon Books
Book Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 27 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-03-14
Book Pagination: 416 pages
Book Weight: 326g

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