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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811. October 1811
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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811. October 1811
Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811
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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, October 1811
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is a satirical and grotesque print by Thomas Rowlandson that offers a humorous commentary on hygiene and cooking practices in 19th century Britain. The scene depicts a chaotic kitchen where men and women are engaged in various culinary activities. In this comical portrayal, Rowlandson highlights the unhygienic conditions prevalent during that era. Amidst rolling pins, pastry making tools, and mincemeat pies, we witness an old man with a runny nose adding his own special ingredient to the mix - saliva! Rats scurry around freely while one audacious rodent even perches atop a pie. The artist's caricatured figures emphasize their exaggerated features: bulging noses, dirty bodies, and unkempt appearances. Despite these repulsive elements, there is an underlying sense of humor as Rowlandson pokes fun at societal norms surrounding cleanliness and health standards. This artwork serves as both social commentary and entertainment for viewers of the time. It reminds us of how far we have come in terms of food safety regulations and hygiene practices today. "Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner" invites us to reflect on our ancestors' approach to cooking while appreciating the progress made since then. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this piece showcases Rowlandson's skillful use of color etching technique to create vivid imagery that elicits laughter mixed with disgust.
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