H(C)annibalism or an Irish Stew 1833

"H(C)annibalism or an Irish Stew" is a satirical hand-colored etching by English artist John Doyle, also known as HB, created in 1833. This artwork depicts a man seated at a table, eating a stew, with a rather large, grotesque head of a man on a plate in front of him. The artwork satirizes the political climate of the time, specifically the Irish political situation. The humorous, grotesque, and provocative nature of Doyle's work makes it a fascinating artifact of social and political commentary in 19th century England. This artwork is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.