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The Lawyers Last Circuit. c1800
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The Lawyers Last Circuit. c1800
The Lawyers Last Circuit. c1800. A damned lawyer riding a horse backwards on his way to Hell, accompanied by the Four Riders of the Apocalypse, with a quotation from Hamlet, play by William Shakespeare: Where be his quiddits now? his quillets? his cases? his tenures? and his tricks? Why does he suffer this rude knave to knock him about the sconce with a rotten jaw bone, and will not tell him of his action of battery?
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The Lawyer's Last Circuit - A Satirical Journey to Damnation
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. This intriguing print, titled "The Lawyer's Last Circuit" captures the essence of 19th-century British satire. Created by Thomas Rowlandson, a renowned artist known for his sharp wit and social commentary, this image takes us on a dark and comical ride into the depths of Hell. In this scene, we witness a damned lawyer astride a horse, riding backwards towards his inevitable fate. Accompanying him are the Four Riders of the Apocalypse, harbingers of doom in Christian theology. The lawyer's expression reveals both fear and resignation as he faces the consequences of his crooked ways. A quote from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet adds another layer to this satirical masterpiece. It questions where all the lawyer's legal tricks and manipulations have gone now that he finds himself at the mercy of an infernal knave wielding a rotten jawbone. Rowlandson skillfully uses monochrome tones to enhance the eerie atmosphere while highlighting key elements such as skeletal figures symbolizing death itself. This thought-provoking artwork invites contemplation on themes like justice, morality, and accountability within society. "The Lawyer's Last Circuit" serves as a reminder that no deceitful act goes unpunished in life or beyond. Its timeless message continues to resonate today as we reflect upon our own actions and their potential repercussions.
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