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Night and Morning (coloured etching)
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Night and Morning (coloured etching)
STC188361 Night and Morning (coloured etching) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shortshanks was Seymours shortlived pseudonym and a play on Cruikshank who threatened to sue; ); The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22347502
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The vibrant print titled "Night and Morning" by Robert Seymour captures the aftermath of a wild night out in the Georgian era. This satirical etching, created under Seymour's short-lived pseudonym Shortshanks, humorously depicts the consequences of excessive drinking. In this comical scene, we witness a group of regretful revelers suffering from throbbing headaches and groaning with pain. Their red noses and disheveled appearances reveal their indulgence in alcohol-fueled merriment. One man clutches his sore head while another desperately tries to cool down his burning forehead with a red-hot poker. Amidst the chaos, one can't help but notice the devilish figure lurking in the background, symbolizing both temptation and remorse. The room is filled with empty glasses and spilled drinks as evidence of their jovial excesses. As morning dawns upon them, these bedraggled individuals seek solace in their beds while clutching their nightcaps - not just for warmth but also as a remedy for their hangovers. A toast is raised among them, perhaps expressing gratitude that they survived the previous night's escapades. Seymour's skillful caricature brings to life this humorous portrayal of late-night revelry gone awry. With its detailed engravings depicting various expressions of pain and regret, "Night and Morning" serves as an amusing reminder that even in centuries past, excessive drinking had its consequences.
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