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Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century
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Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century
6337317 Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century. Drunken John Jorrocks, the vulgar Cockney grocer, in a nightshirt in a pool, laughted at by other dinner party guests in formal wear. Mr. Jorrocks bath. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1854.); © Florilegius
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Accident Cockney Comical Dinner Drunk English Gentleman Formal Wear Grocer Guests John Leech Jorrocks Night Clothes Nightshirt Pool Robert Smith Surtees Steel Engraving Struggling Swimming Pool Victorian Era Vulgar Accidents Comics Handcoloured Handley Cross
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This comical 19th-century print captures a hilarious scene at a stately home, where an English gentleman finds himself in quite the predicament. In this handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech, we witness the misadventures of Drunken John Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer. Clad only in his nightshirt, Mr. Jorrocks is seen struggling in a swimming pool while surrounded by other dinner party guests dressed impeccably in formal wear. As he flails about, desperately trying to stay afloat, laughter erupts from those observing his amusing spectacle. The artist's caricature-like style adds to the humor of the scene as it highlights Mr. Jorrocks' drunken state and lack of gracefulness. This Victorian-era illustration comes from Robert Smith Surtees' novel "Handley Cross" or "Mr. Jorrockss Hunt" published in London in 1854. With its witty portrayal of an accident-prone gentleman amidst an elegant gathering, this print offers us a glimpse into the lighter side of social gatherings during the 19th century. It reminds us that even within refined settings such as stately homes and formal dinners, unexpected moments can arise that bring joy and amusement to all present. Whether you appreciate historical caricatures or simply enjoy humorous depictions of mishaps and merriment, this handcoloured engraving by John Leech is sure to bring a smile to your face as you imagine yourself witnessing this uproarious scene firsthand.
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