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Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind
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Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind
Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind. Woman with her bonnet flying, maids stealing food off a platter on a mans head, roadsweepers, etc. on the street in front of Ackermanns Repository of Arts shop window. Miseries of London. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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In this intriguing handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind," we are transported back to the Regency and Georgian era of London's bustling streets. The image is an illustration from Reverend James Beresford's "The Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The scene depicts a man in fashionable attire, desperately chasing after his hat as it is blown away by a high wind, leaving a trail of mud in its wake. The chaos of the street unfolds before him, with a woman in a bonnet having her headcovering stolen by the wind, maids stealing food from a platter balanced precariously on a man's head, and roadsweepers attempting to keep the muddy streets in order. Amidst the commotion, other amusing vignettes unfold. A parrot perched on a railing attacks a man's head with a biting beak, while a cat takes a playful bite out of a pet bird in its cage. Inside a drawing room, a lady scolds a gentleman for visiting uninvited, while a group of ladies gossip and laugh in the background. This satirical and caricatured illustration offers a glimpse into the daily miseries and absurdities of life in London during the Regency and Georgian eras. Thomas Rowlandson's masterful use of handcolouring and intricate detail brings the scene to life, making it a fascinating and entertaining piece of historical art.
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