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Fashionable visitors disgusted to find a gallery filled with the hoi-polloi and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807
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Fashionable visitors disgusted to find a gallery filled with the hoi-polloi and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807
FLO4679186 Fashionable visitors disgusted to find a gallery filled with the hoi-polloi and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807.; (add.info.: Fashionable visitors disgusted to find a gallery filled with the hoi-polloi and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807.); © Florilegius
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In this satirical illustration from 1807, we see a group of fashionable visitors recoiling in disgust as they enter a gallery filled with what they consider to be the hoi-polloi and riff-raff. The scene is captured with humor and wit by artist John Augustus Atkinson, who highlights the snobbery and elitism of high society during the Regency era.
The finely detailed handcoloured copperplate etching showcases the exaggerated expressions of shock and disdain on the faces of the upper-class visitors as they encounter common folk mingling among the art. The contrast between their elegant attire and haughty demeanor against the more humble appearance of the other gallery patrons adds to the comedic effect.
Atkinson's Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life provides a glimpse into social dynamics and class distinctions of that time period, revealing how status-conscious individuals would go to great lengths to avoid mixing with those they deemed beneath them. This scene serves as a reminder that even in settings meant for cultural enrichment, human nature can still reveal its less flattering aspects.
Overall, this print offers a humorous commentary on societal norms and attitudes towards class divisions, inviting viewers to reflect on their own biases and prejudices when encountering people from different walks of life.
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