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The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E Williams
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The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E Williams
The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Bellows Bonnet Chat Clay Pipe Clergyman Cleric Conversation Conversing Cosy Emily Morse Emily Morse Symonds Fireside George Paston Hearth Heat Henry Henry Wigstead Mantelpiece Paston Pipe Symonds Vicar Warm Wigstead Williams Fireside Chat
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The Country Vicar's Fireside, 1781
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is a captivating print that offers a glimpse into the cozy and conversational atmosphere of rural life in eighteenth-century Britain. Created by artist E Williams, this illustration showcases the warmth and camaraderie found around the hearth. In this scene, we see a group of people gathered around the fireside, engaging in lively conversation. The vicar, dressed in traditional clergyman attire, sits comfortably on his chair while puffing on his clay pipe. A lady with her bonnet adorning her head leans against the mantelpiece as she chats animatedly with another gentleman. The room exudes an inviting ambiance as the crackling fire provides much-needed heat during colder times. A dog rests peacefully nearby while a pair of bellows hints at their practical use for stoking the flames. This print not only captures rustic charm but also carries subtle satirical elements characteristic of social caricature from that era. It reflects both religious themes through its portrayal of clergymen and weaponry symbolism through guns present in some characters' hands. With over two hundred illustrations included in "Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century". George Paston (pseudonym for Emily Morse Symonds) curated an insightful collection exploring various aspects of British society during this period. This particular image stands out due to its detailed depiction of fashion trends, gender dynamics, and everyday interactions within rural communities. As part of Henry Wigstead's publication from London in
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