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The Royal Cockpit, Birdcage Walk, St James, illustration from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1808 (colour litho)
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The Royal Cockpit, Birdcage Walk, St James, illustration from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1808 (colour litho)
661041 The Royal Cockpit, Birdcage Walk, St James, illustration from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1808 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25465420
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The Royal Cockpit - A Glimpse into the Barbaric World of Cockfighting
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. This print takes us back to the early 19th century, offering a vivid illustration of "The Royal Cockpit" in Birdcage Walk, St James. The artwork, created by renowned artists Rowlandson and Pugin for Ackermanns Repository of Arts in 1808, provides a glimpse into the world of cockfighting - a popular pastime during that era. In this scene, we witness competitors engaging in an intense battle between their fighting cocks. Spectators fill the grandstands surrounding the royal cockpit, eagerly watching as these majestic birds clash against each other with ferocity and determination. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as onlookers cheer for their favored gamecocks. However, behind this spectacle lies a darker reality. Cockfighting was considered both entertainment and blood sport during this time period. Many viewed it as barbaric due to its inherent animal cruelty. This image serves as a reminder of our evolving attitudes towards animals and how our perception of sports has changed over time. As we observe this historic moment frozen in time through this remarkable lithograph print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us reflect on how far we have come in terms of compassion towards animals and ethical treatment within sporting events.
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