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English gentleman in his study hearing a case of poaching
English gentleman in his study with his wife hearing a case of poaching on his estate. A gamekeeper holds up a hare while the alleged poachers family plead for his life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving, an English gentleman, dressed in the height of Regency fashion, sits attentively in his study with his wife. The room is adorned with grand furnishings, including a large fireplace, ornate bookshelves, and a fine Persian rug. The tranquility of the scene is interrupted as a gamekeeper bursts in, holding up a hare, while a family of alleged poachers plead for mercy at their feet. The couple's attention is fully engaged as they listen intently to the gravity of the situation. The gamekeeper's fur-trimmed hat and rough, workman's clothing starkly contrast the elegance of the couple's attire. The poachers, dressed in simple country clothing, cling to their children in desperation, their faces etched with fear and despair. In the background, a church spire can be seen, reminding us of the contrasting worlds of the country estate and the local community. The scene is taken from an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson, published in William Combe's "The Dance of Life," and was produced by Rudolph Ackermann in London in 1817. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds in the poachers' clothing to the intricate designs on the study's wallpaper, transport us back to the Regency era and offer a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the time. The engraving also highlights the role of the English gentleman as the protector of his estate and upholder of the law, a responsibility that came with the ownership of land and the management of its resources. The image serves as a reminder of the power dynamics at play in rural communities during this era, where the line between justice and mercy could be blurred, and the consequences of poaching could be severe.
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