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Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c. 1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper)
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Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c. 1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper)
XYC281135 Register Office for the Hiring of Servants, c.1805 (pen & ink with watercolour on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x42.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12794525
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Employer Employment Inspection Master Social Satire Staff Unemployment Waiting Room Wealthy Working Class Employment Agency Labour Exchange
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This print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Register Office for the Hiring of Servants" takes us back to the early 19th century. The scene depicts a bustling register office where employers, masters, and the wealthy come to find their ideal servants. With its pen and ink technique delicately enhanced by watercolor, this artwork showcases Rowlandson's talent in capturing both detail and humor. The caricature-like figures fill the waiting room of this Georgian-era recruitment office. Each character is meticulously portrayed with exaggerated features that add a touch of satire to the scene. As we observe closely, we can't help but chuckle at the humorous interactions between potential employers and prospective staff members. In an era when employment agencies were still a novelty, this print offers a glimpse into how social dynamics played out during servant hiring processes. The inspection of workers within these walls becomes an amusing spectacle as individuals from different walks of life converge in search of suitable employment or labor exchange opportunities. Rowlandson's work not only provides entertainment but also sheds light on societal issues such as unemployment and class distinctions prevalent during that time period. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly mundane settings like a register office, there are stories waiting to be told. Displayed at Yale Center for British Art as part of Paul Mellon Collection in USA, this remarkable piece continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and timeless satirical charm.
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