Animal Reception
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Animal Reception
At a smart reception, Mr Fox and two other greedy males grab at the canape-tray instead of helping the ladies
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Media ID 595849
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1828 Grab Greedy Helping Humans Males Reception Smart Tray Canape
An Ungentlemanly Scene at the Animal Reception - Mr. Fox and His Greedy Companions
EDITORS COMMENTS
(circa 1828) This intriguing print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a humorous and unexpected moment in the annals of animal history. The scene depicts a smart reception, where our subjects, Mr. Fox and two unnamed companions, have momentarily forgotten their manners in the presence of a tantalizing canapé tray. The ladies, elegantly dressed and poised, look on in disbelief as the three males, with human-like features and refined attire, engage in a frenzied struggle for the appetizing morsels. Mr. Fox, the cunning and sly fox, takes center stage, his sharp eyes gleaming with desire as he reaches out to seize a canapé. His companions, equally determined, mirror his actions, creating a chaotic scene that is both amusing and slightly alarming. The historical context of this print is unclear, but it is believed to have been created around 1828. The artist, unknown to us, masterfully captures the essence of anthropomorphism, a literary and artistic style that gives human characteristics and emotions to animals. This print serves as a reminder that even in the animal kingdom, there are those who, like their human counterparts, may be driven by their baser instincts. Despite the mischief unfolding before them, the ladies maintain their composure, perhaps amused by the audacity of their animal counterparts. The print offers a delightful glimpse into the past, where the lines between the human and animal worlds blurred, and the unexpected could unfold at any moment.
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