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Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century. Drunken John Jorrocks, the vulgar Cockney grocer, in a nightshirt in a pool, laughted at by other dinner party guests in formal wear. Mr. Jorrocks bath. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1854
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In this intriguing 19th century handcoloured steel engraving, titled "Mr. Jorrocks' Bath," we find ourselves in the midst of an unexpected and comical scene at a stately home. The gentleman in night clothes, struggling in the swimming pool, is none other than the vulgar Cockney grocer, Drunken John Jorrocks. Surrounded by dinner party guests in formal wear, Jorrocks' faux pas is met with laughter and amusement. The scene is reminiscent of a hunt, with Jorrocks' face reflecting the determination and excitement of a huntsman, as he attempts to jump a fence, albeit in an unconventional setting. His old nag, represented by the pool's water, seems to be the only obstacle he can't overcome. The interfering presence of Romford's pack of hounds and the fox, depicted in the lower left corner, adds to the chaos and humor of the moment. The image, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' novel "Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrocks' Hunt," is a caricature by John Leech. The Victorian era etiquette and manners are playfully disturbed as Jorrocks' actions disrupt the dignity and decorum of the occasion. The handcoloured steel engraving, produced by Bradbury, Evans and Co. in London, captures the comical and humorous side of an otherwise proper English gentleman's life. This print offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the humor and absurdity of a bygone era. The image invites us to reflect on the contrast between the expected and the unexpected, the formal and the informal, and the serious and the comical. It is a delightful reminder of the importance of embracing the unexpected and finding joy in the most unlikely of places.
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