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Self portrait of the artist Henry Bunbury as Geoffrey Gambado Esq. with gouty foot and pot belly, seated watching a riding instructor jump on a hobby horse. 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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This self-portrait by Henry Bunbury, titled 'Self Portrait of the Artist Henry Bunbury as Geoffrey Gambado Esq. with gouty foot and pot belly, seated watching a riding instructor jump on a hobby horse,' is an intriguing glimpse into the life of a Regency-era artist and writer. Bunbury, known for his satirical works, masterfully depicted himself as the eccentric character, Geoffrey Gambado, in this hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson. The image, taken from Bunbury's publication 'Geoffrey Gambados An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship,' published in London in 1809, showcases Bunbury's wit and artistic skill. In the portrait, Bunbury is seated in a town setting, observing a riding instructor on a prancing hobby horse. His gouty foot is prominently displayed, and his pot belly adds to the humorous caricature of the gentleman of leisure. The artist wears a top hat and holds a cane, further emphasizing his status as a dandy of the time. The background of the print includes a make-shift riding school, with a stable in the distance, and an inn or tavern nearby. The riding instructor, dressed in the typical riding attire of the era, jumps high on the hobby horse, demonstrating his skill and agility. The intricate details of the hand-coloured copperplate engraving bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer back to the Regency era. The playful and satirical nature of the image highlights Bunbury's talent as both an artist and a writer, and serves as a reminder of the lighter side of life during this time period. Overall, this self-portrait is a delightful and amusing representation of the artist and his work, and a testament to the artistic and literary talent of the Regency era.
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