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Two Regency men stoppped to talk in a freezing wind
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Two Regency men stoppped to talk in a freezing wind
Two Regency men stoppped to talk in a freezing wind, one impatient to walk home. Miseries of Social Life. 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 handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, two Regency gentlemen are depicted huddled together against the harsh winds of a wintry night. The men, dressed in fashionable attire of the time, are weary from an evening of revelry and are now faced with the bitter cold as they make their way home from a raucous dinner party. One man, with a glass of wine or punch in hand, appears to be more impatient than the other to reach the warmth and comfort of his home. The scene is a poignant illustration of the "Miseries of Social Life," as described in Reverend James Beresford's popular publication of the same name. The men's tired and drunken state, along with the abandoned table and glasses, suggest that the evening's festivities have taken their toll. The presence of hounds and foxhunters in the background adds to the sense of merriment and camaraderie, but also highlights the contrasting miseries of the cold and the exhaustion that follows such social engagements. Rowlandson's masterful use of line and colour brings the image to life, capturing the essence of the Regency era and the complexities of human experiences. The satirical and caricatured nature of the illustration offers a glimpse into the Georgian world, revealing both its pleasures and pains. This engraving is a testament to Rowlandson's artistic talent and his ability to capture the human condition with wit and insight.
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