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A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again
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A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again
NCO191752 A Duet: Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22599356
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Breeches Brute Bustle Coarse Dandy Epaulettes Gaunt Gold Brocade Gown Groping Hanoverian Indecency Lascivious Lecher Pervert Protesting Queue Refusing Rotund Short Social Satire Tall Ugly Uncouth Vanity Dumpy Feeling Harrassing
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A Duet - Turn Fair Clora, turn, ah cruel, turn again
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is a captivating and thought-provoking print that takes us back to the Georgian era. Created by James Gillray in 1792, this hand-coloured etching showcases his exceptional talent for social satire. In this satirical cartoon, we witness a scene filled with scandalous behavior and improper conduct. A rotund male figure dressed in military uniform shamelessly pinches the bottom of a female character wearing an elegant gown. The woman's expression reveals her protest against such harassment while the man appears uncouth and lecherous. Gillray's attention to detail is evident as he captures the fashion trends of the time. The woman dons a fashionable bonnet and gold brocade gown, contrasting sharply with the man's unattractive appearance in his Hanoverian-style wig and epaulettes. The artist uses caricature to highlight societal issues surrounding gender dynamics and power imbalances during this period. Through his sharp wit and artistic skill, Gillray exposes not only individual acts of indecency but also critiques larger cultural norms. This engraving serves as both entertainment and social commentary on the manners of society at that time. It invites viewers to reflect on their own values while appreciating Gillray's ability to capture human folly through artistry.
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