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Vicar & Moses, April 1, 1786. April 1, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
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Vicar & Moses, April 1, 1786. April 1, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Vicar & Moses, April 1, 1786
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Asleep Candlestick Candlesticks Churchman Clergy Clergyman Cleric Clerk Disease Gout Parson Rowlandson Rowlandson Thomas Sleep Sleeping Thomas Rowlandson Vicar Aquatint Hand Coloured Hand Tinted
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The captivating print "Vicar & Moses, April 1,1786" by Thomas Rowlandson takes us back to the vibrant world of 18th-century Britain. In this hand-colored aquatint, we witness a scene that is both amusing and thought-provoking. At first glance, we see a vicar peacefully engrossed in his reading while seated at his desk. The flickering candlelight casts an ethereal glow on the pages before him. However, our attention is quickly drawn to another figure in the room - Moses, who appears to be suffering from gout as he rests on a nearby chair. Rowlandson's masterful etching skillfully captures the contrast between these two individuals. While the vicar represents order and tranquility within his religious profession, Moses embodies human frailty and disease. This juxtaposition prompts reflection on themes of health and mortality during this era. Through vivid colors and intricate details, Rowlandson invites us into this historical moment with curiosity and intrigue. As viewers engage with this artwork at The Metropolitan Museum of Art or through its reproduction in print form, they are transported back to a time when religion played a central role in society. "Vicar & Moses" serves as a testament to Rowlandson's artistic prowess and offers us an opportunity to contemplate not only the lives of those depicted but also our own place within history's tapestry.
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