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Man and ladies searching for their carriage outside a crowded theatre in the rain. Miseries of Public Places. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Man and Ladies Searching for a Carriage: A Scene of Chaos and Frustration from Thomas Rowlandson's 'Miseries of Human Life' (1808) In this intricately detailed handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, we witness a chaotic scene outside a crowded theatre in the rain. The title 'Man and Ladies Searching for a Carriage' encapsulates the sense of urgency and panic that pervades the image. The man, dressed in fashionable Regency attire, clutches his hat and holds his head as if choking from the fumes of the nearby carriage. His anxious expression mirrors that of the ladies in the crowd, one of whom appears to be having an asthma attack, her hand pressed to her throat. The scene is filled with a cacophony of sounds and movements. Guests from the theatre, still dressed in their finery, jostle for position, some standing on chairs or benches to get a better view of the carriages arriving. A waiter in the background, seemingly unfazed by the chaos, leisurely pours wine into a glass. The rain pours down relentlessly, adding to the sense of discomfort and misery. The title 'Miseries of Human Life' is a nod to the satirical and caricatured nature of the image. Rowlandson's use of humour and exaggeration highlights the absurdity of the situation, while also shedding light on the everyday struggles and frustrations of life in the Georgian era. The image is a poignant reminder of the universality of human experiences, and the ability of art to capture and illuminate the complexities of life.
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