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Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c. 1820
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Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c. 1820
GG42370 Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c.1820 by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright
Media ID 22807706
© Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
Bread Cauliflower Cutlery Kitchen Knife Larder Nibbling Pest Rodent Dine
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In this print titled "Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese" we are transported back to the year 1820. The anonymous artist skillfully captures a scene of culinary delight and mischievousness. The image showcases a quaint kitchen setting with an array of food items scattered across a wooden table. A jar filled with pickled vegetables stands tall amidst the chaos, while a knife lies nearby, ready for action. A pot bubbles on the stove, emanating tantalizing aromas that fill the air. Our attention is immediately drawn to the central figures of this composition - a cunning cat and an unsuspecting mouse locked in an eternal game of predator versus prey. The feline's eyes fixate intently on its target as it prepares to pounce, while the tiny rodent nibbles away at a piece of delicious bacon. Surrounding them are other delectable treats: slices of ham glisten enticingly next to florets of cauliflower and freshly baked bread. It is clear that this kitchen holds all the ingredients for a sumptuous meal. This primitive school artwork transports us into an era where hunting for one's own food was still commonplace. It reminds us not only of our primal instincts but also highlights the delicate balance between survival and indulgence. As we observe this timeless moment frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at how art has preserved such simple yet profound scenes from history.
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