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A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
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A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh, whereas the hippo feeds more daintily on rice. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 6, 1869
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is a captivating print that showcases the satirical genius of artist George du Maurier. In this cleverly crafted caricature, we are transported back to the 19th century where a peculiar scene unfolds within the confines of a zoo cage. At first glance, our attention is drawn to the mighty hippopotamus with its imposing teeth on full display. However, it is not this formidable creature that takes center stage but rather the delicate lady situated on the other side of the bars. Clad in an elegant dress and clutching a muff, she appears refined and genteel. The irony lies in her choice of sustenance as pointed out by the hippo itself - while it feeds daintily on rice, this seemingly demure woman indulges in flesh. The juxtaposition between her outward appearance and her carnivorous appetite serves as a biting commentary on societal norms and expectations during that era. Through his masterful engraving skills, du Maurier invites us to reflect upon our own assumptions about vegetarianism and challenges us to question appearances versus reality. This thought-provoking image from Punch magazine's March 6th issue reminds us that things are not always what they seem at first glance. As we gaze upon this heritage image partnership print today, we can appreciate du Maurier's artistic prowess in capturing both humor and social critique within one frame. "A Gentle Vegetarian" continues to resonate across time as an enduring testament to his talent as
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