The Lord Mayors Show and the Lord Mayors Feast in Ireland from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 (left) by George Cruikshank

The Lord Mayors Show and the Lord Mayors Feast in Ireland from George Cruikshank's Steel Etchings to The Comic Almanacks: 1835-1853 (left) c. 1850 - 1880

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This satirical etching by George Cruikshank, titled "The Lord Mayors Show and the Lord Mayors Feast in Ireland", depicts the effects of foreign food on John Bull, a symbol of England. Created between 1850-1880, the work features a series of four vignettes showcasing the negative impacts of consuming Dutch, Italian, American, and French produce, contrasting them with a scene of the Lord Mayor’s show and feast. The etching highlights Cruikshank’s renowned use of caricature and humor to address social commentary, particularly concerning the relationship between Britain and its trading partners. This piece from the Art Institute of Chicago provides a glimpse into the anxieties and perceptions of globalization in 19th-century England.

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