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Familiarity Breeds Contempt (colour litho)
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Familiarity Breeds Contempt (colour litho)
728341 Familiarity Breeds Contempt (colour litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Familiarity Breeds Contempt, an illustration by S. T. Dadd, depicting a pig sleeping on a bed of straw in a farm yard, with various chickens and chicks pecking the ground around it, with a cockerel crowing as it stands on the sleeping pig. Published in a Supplement to the Illustrated London News, 18 September 1886.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection
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Familiarity Breeds Contempt - A Whimsical Depiction of Farmyard Harmony
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. This delightful 19th-century lithograph, titled "Familiarity Breeds Contempt" captures a charming scene in a farmyard. Created by S. T. Dadd and published as an illustration in the Illustrated London News in September 1886, this artwork showcases the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to infuse humor into everyday rural life. In this image, we see a contented pig peacefully slumbering on a bed of straw while surrounded by bustling chickens and their adorable chicks. The atmosphere is one of tranquility mixed with lively activity as the chickens peck at the ground around the dozing pig. Meanwhile, atop its porcine perch stands a proud cockerel, proclaiming its dominance with a resounding crow. Dadd's skillful use of color brings vibrancy to this scene - from the warm hues of the straw to the vivid feathers adorning each bird. Through his artistry, he invites us into this idyllic moment where different species coexist harmoniously within nature's embrace. This print serves as both an homage to traditional farming practices and an exploration of human behavior through animal allegory. It reminds us that familiarity can sometimes lead to contempt but also highlights how unity amidst diversity can create beautiful moments like these captured on canvas. As we gaze upon this enchanting artwork, let us appreciate not only Dadd's artistic talent but also reflect
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