Spotprent met Richard Cobden als Jason Possibly 1846
johndoyle
rijksmuseum
drawing, pencil
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drawing
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caricature
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figuration
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romanticism
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pencil
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history-painting
"Jason Aided by Medea, Carrier of the Golden Fleece" is a satirical lithograph by John Doyle, possibly created in 1846. The artwork depicts the Greek mythological figures Jason and Medea. Jason is portrayed as Richard Cobden, a British politician known for his free trade policies. The image uses classical Greek mythology to comment on political events of the time, demonstrating Doyle's sharp wit and skill in political caricature. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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