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Man thinking of the food he will eat at Christmas

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Man thinking of the food he will eat at Christmas

A gluttonous man thinking about the food and drink he will consume at Christmas! From " The Comic Almanack for 1839: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, containing All Things Fitting For Such a Work by Rigdum Funnidos, Gent." Illustrations by George Cruikshank. Published by Charles Tilt, London, in 1838

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Activity Alcohol Banquet Bizarre Bottle British Culture Celebration Christmas Dreamlike Drink Drinking Eating English Culture Fantasy Food Fruit George Cruikshank Gourmet Greed Humor Line Art Luxury Meal Monochrome Mouth Open Moving Down Pastry Poultry Pudding Sailing Ship Sepia Toned Ship Shipping Traditional Clothing Turkey Bird White Meat Wine Fat Cat Feast Day Gangplank Image Created 19th Century Lifestyles Victorian Style


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In this whimsical 19th-century illustration, we are transported to a world of gluttony and indulgence as we witness a man lost in his thoughts about the extravagant feast that awaits him on Christmas day. With his mouth wide open in anticipation, he envisions a culinary extravaganza filled with delectable treats and copious amounts of drink. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling port, where men unload goods from a sailing ship. The gangplank serves as the stage for our protagonist's daydreaming, while nearby stands an overweight cat symbolizing excess and luxury. Dressed in traditional clothing of the era, our protagonist embodies the Victorian style and English culture known for their love of feasting during festive occasions. The monochrome line art adds to the dreamlike quality of this bizarre yet humorous image. As we delve into this engraving created by George Cruikshank in 1838, we can almost taste the succulent white meat, pastry delights, and rich puddings that adorn the banquet table. Wine bottles flow freely alongside platters laden with fruit and turkey birds - all elements contributing to an atmosphere brimming with greed and celebration. This print captures not only an emotion but also provides us with a glimpse into historical lifestyles and cultural practices surrounding Christmas festivities in England during that time period. It reminds us how food has always played a central role in bringing people together to celebrate joyous occasions throughout history.

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