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English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden
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English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden
English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, 19th century. French cuirassiers, ladies in crinolines stroll in the gardens. Mr. Stubbs from Yorkshire makes fun of the vulgar Cockney grocer, John Jorrocks, who grabs his sword at the insult. Mr. Jorrocks renounces the acquaintance of the Yorkshireman. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Henry Thomas Alken from Robert Smith Surtees Jorrocks Jaunts and Jollities, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1843
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In this 19th-century print, English tourists can be seen enjoying a leisurely promenade through the picturesque Tuileries Garden in Paris. The scene is filled with the elegance and charm of the Victorian era, as ladies in crinolines and gentlemen in hunting attire stroll among the vibrant flowers and lush greenery. Among the group, two men stand out from the crowd. Mr. Stubbs from Yorkshire, a huntsman with a gun slung over his shoulder and a smirk on his face, makes a jest at the expense of the vulgar Cockney grocer, John Jorrocks. The unsuspecting Jorrocks, who is holding a sword, reacts angrily to the insult, grabbing his weapon in defense. The tension between the two men escalates, with Jorrocks renouncing the acquaintance of the Yorkshireman. The print captures the comical and humorous side of Victorian society, with its caricatured depiction of the two men and their exaggerated reactions. The scene is filled with other amusing details, such as a group of men drinking and smoking cigars, a man offering a lady a glass of punch, and a man carrying a bottle of champagne. The print also showcases the popularity of blood sports and hunting during this era, with references to foxhunts and pinks (traditional hunting clothing). The hand-coloured steel engraving is based on an illustration by Henry Thomas Alken, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' "Jorrocks Jaunts and Jollities," published by Rudolph Ackermann in London in 1843. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of the Victorian era and the quirks and humours of English society during this time.
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