Dr Sangrado curing John Bull of Repletion

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"Dr Sangrado Curing John Bull of Repletion" is a satirical print by the British caricaturist and printmaker James Gillray, created in 1804. The artwork serves as a political commentary on the state of England at the time, particularly focusing on the national issues and the government's approach to dealing with them. The title of the print references the character Doctor Sangrado from the novel "Gil Blas" by Alain-René Lesage, who was known for his humorous and excessive bloodletting treatments.

In the print, Gillray depicts John Bull, a national personification of England, analogous to Uncle Sam for the United States, being treated by a doctor who is a caricature of Henry Addington, the Prime Minister at the time. The image portrays John Bull as corpulent and suffering from "repletion," or excessive indulgence, which is being treated through bloodletting, a common medical practice of the era that was often satirized for its overuse and ineffectiveness.

The artwork is rich in symbolism and allegory, with Gillray using the scene to critique the political and economic policies of the Addington administration, suggesting that the government's remedies for the country's problems were as ineffective and potentially harmful as the outdated medical practice of bloodletting. The print reflects Gillray's sharp wit and his ability to intertwine contemporary politics with historical and literary references, creating a layered and enduring piece of political satire.

As with many of Gillray's works, "Dr Sangrado Curing John Bull of Repletion" was published by Hannah Humphrey and would have been displayed in her print shop window in St. James's Street, London, where passersby could view and interpret the latest political commentary through Gillray's distinctive artistic lens. The print remains an important example of Georgian-era satire and is held in various collections, including the British Museum, which preserves a significant number of Gillray's prints.

This introduction provides a general overview of the print's content, historical context, and significance within James Gillray's body of work. It is intended to serve as a starting point for readers seeking to understand the print's place within the broader scope of 19th-century British political satire.

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