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Picturing an Englishman
This thesis offers an entirely new perspective on the art of Sir Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811) through a close reading of a selection of his prints published between 1770 and 1787. The thesis suggests that Bunbury's privileged social position enabled him to become an eloquent and influential visual spokesman for both his class and his generation. This thesis argues that Bunbury created iconic and influential images of 'the Englishman' in response to contemporary ideas regarding the Frenchman, the man of fashion, the soldier and performer, the amateur actor and the social and equestrian amateur. This thesis also suggests that Bunbury's art raises important questions regarding eighteenth c...
