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Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
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Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. The smart set enjoying the season at Bath, home of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room. The man in the Bath chair on the right has probably come to take the waters in the hope of curing his gout. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Comforts of Bath - The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798
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. Step into the vibrant world of eighteenth-century Bath with this print by Thomas Rowlandson. In "The Games, or Assembly with Card Players" we are transported to the heart of high society as they indulge in their favorite pastime amidst the opulent surroundings of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room. The scene is alive with activity and social satire. A group of elegantly dressed men and women gather around a card table, engrossed in a game while others observe from afar. Their fashionable attire, adorned with feathers and headdresses, reflects the extravagant style of the era. Notably, on the right side sits a man in a bath chair – an early form of wheelchair – seeking relief for his gout through Bath's renowned healing waters. This inclusion adds depth to Rowlandson's caricature, highlighting both the leisurely pursuits enjoyed by society's elite and their quest for improved health. Rowlandson's masterful use of black and white captures every intricate detail while George Paston's illustrations bring additional life to this historical gem. Together they transport us back to a time when Bath was at its peak as a center for entertainment and luxury. Immerse yourself in this delightful snapshot from history; let your imagination wander through corridors filled with laughter, elegance, and perhaps even whispers about love affairs that unfolded within these hallowed walls.
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