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A cart race in an English town with an accident in the foreground with passengers thrown on the street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Accident Ackermann Beresford Confusion Etching Gentleman Georgian Hackney Human Miseries Places Rain Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Searching Sedan
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A lively scene of excitement and chaos unfolds in this handcoloured copperplate engraving titled 'A Cart Race in an English Town with an Accident in the Foreground.' Designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson for Reverend James Beresford's publication 'Miseries of Human Life,' published by Ackermann in 1808, this illustration offers a satirical and caricatured glimpse into the Regency and Georgian era. At the heart of the image, a cart race takes place, with two horse-drawn vehicles locked in a fierce competition on a muddy street. The passengers, a mix of well-dressed gentlemen and ladies, lean out of their carriages, cheering and waving their hats in the air. Boys and barrowmen line the sides of the street, urging on their favorites or selling refreshments to the crowd. However, the joyous scene is disrupted by an accident in the foreground. A carriage has overturned, spilling its passengers onto the wet pavement. The passengers, now in a state of confusion and disarray, search for their belongings amidst the chaos. A hackney cab and a sedan chair are also involved in the melee, adding to the pandemonium. Despite the rain that falls from the heavens, the public places continue to buzz with activity. The theatre of the cart race and the accident draws a large crowd, eager to witness the spectacle. The intricately detailed handcolouring brings the scene to life, capturing the vibrant energy and unpredictability of Regency and Georgian England. Thomas Rowlandson's design and etching skillfully convey the humor and satire that characterizes 'Miseries of Human Life.' This illustration offers a unique and entertaining perspective into the past, inviting us to appreciate the human condition and the absurdities of life.
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