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Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
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Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country. From Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks, of St. Botolph Lane and Great Coram Street by Robert Smith Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trü bner & Co. Ltd. London, 1838]
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In this humorous 19th-century print titled "Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!", we are transported into the world of Mr. Jorrocks, a Cockney grocer with aspirations of living the sporting life in the countryside. The scene is taken from Robert Smith Surtees' book "Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities" which chronicles the eccentric and extravagant exploits of this renowned sporting citizen. The image captures a moment of revelry as Mr. Jorrocks finds himself in an amusing predicament after indulging in too much drink. With his glass still clutched tightly in hand, he has fallen over, requiring assistance to be lifted back up onto his chair. His disheveled appearance and comical expression add to the lightheartedness of the scene. Henry Thomas Alken's artistic style perfectly complements Surtees' satirical storytelling, bringing to life the absurdity and silliness that often accompanies excessive drinking games. Through vibrant colors and clever composition, Alken portrays both the aspirational nature of Mr. Jorrocks' desires for a higher social class and his ultimate downfall due to his own folly. This print serves as a reminder that even those who dream big can sometimes find themselves stumbling along their journey towards their goals. It also offers us a glimpse into 19th-century British society, where social class distinctions were prevalent but not immune to satire and humor. Overall, "Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!" encapsulates both the wit and charm found within Surtees' writing while showcasing Alken's talent for capturing comedic moments on canvas.
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