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Regency gentleman on a horse caught on a sty
Regency gentleman on a horse caught on a sty during a fox hunt with hounds. How to Do Things by Halves. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship, London, 1809
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Regency Gentleman Caught in a Sty: A Humorous Moment during a Fox Hunt This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, after an illustration by Henry Bunbury, captures the spirit of Regency-era horse riding and hunting culture. Entitled 'Regency Gentleman on a Horse Caught on a Sty during a Fox Hunt with Hounds,' the image presents a comical scene of a gentleman rider being momentarily stuck in a sty while on horseback during a fox hunt. The gentleman, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, complete with tall boots, riding breeches, and a top hat, finds himself in an unexpected predicament as his horse becomes ensnared in a muddy ditch filled with piglets. Surrounded by hounds and boys, the rider's face expresses a mixture of surprise, embarrassment, and amusement as he attempts to free himself and his horse. The scene is reminiscent of the popular Regency-era publication, 'An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship' by Geoffrey Gambado. The publication, which contained a collection of caricatures and humorous anecdotes, was known for its lighthearted take on equestrian life and the various pranks and games that travellers and riders would engage in during their journeys. The image is further enhanced by the intricate details of the handcolouring, which brings the muddy sty, the laughing boys, and the determined hounds to life. The gentleman's horse, with its arched neck and raised tail, adds to the sense of tension and excitement in the scene. The use of a stick to prod the bucking piglets and the whip held by one of the boys in the background further emphasizes the playful and mischievous nature of the moment. This charming and humorous image provides a glimpse into the Regency-era culture of horse riding and hunting, where sport and leisure were intertwined with a sense of camaraderie and fun.
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