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Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in
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Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191240 Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright
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is a captivating hand-coloured etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792. This satirical artwork, created by James Gillray, offers a scathing commentary on the superficial gentility and ignoble behavior prevalent among the upper echelons of Georgian society. In this grotesque depiction of a social gathering, we witness an array of characters indulging in their vices with rapacious greed. The scene unfolds amidst a game of cards, where coins are exchanged with undignified haste. The lady archer assumes the role of banker, symbolizing the pervasiveness of gambling and excess within this elite circle. The figures portrayed here are far from noble; they appear hideous and grotesque in their pursuit of pleasure at any cost. Even members of royalty and clergy are depicted as morally bankrupt participants in this debauched affair. Gillray's masterful use of caricature highlights the ugliness that lies beneath fashionable finery. From Charles James Fox to Mrs Hobart (known as "Prinny"), no one escapes his biting satire. Their exaggerated features serve as a reminder that even those deemed gentry can be consumed by vice. Through this engraving, Gillray invites us to question societal norms and challenge our own notions of propriety. It serves as both entertainment for its audience and a stark warning against succumbing to the temptations that wealth and status may bring. This print remains an enduring testament to
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