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Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to London. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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In this intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, we find ourselves in the heart of Regency London, as a gentleman escorts his naïve country cousins on their first trip to the bustling city. The scene, titled "Gentleman Escorting Country Cousins," is an illustration from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The gentleman, dressed in the height of fashion, holds the hand of one cousin, while the other clings to his coat, their eyes wide with a mixture of awe and trepidation. The trio stands before a large, ornate door adorned with horns, a common symbol of welcome in Georgian England. However, the expression on the gentleman's face suggests that he may be regretting his decision to bring his unsophisticated relatives to the city. Behind them, a riotous scene unfolds. A man, enraged by the presence of the countryfolk, pins another man against a wall, while a dog snaps at their heels. In the background, an ox and a cow are being driven through a crowded square, causing chaos and confusion. The cacophony of sounds, the jostling of bodies, and the general disorder of the city are enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned Londoner, let alone the country cousins. The hand-colored engraving, with its intricate details and satirical undertones, offers a glimpse into the stark contrast between country and city life during the Regency era. The image serves as a reminder of the challenges and miseries that come with socializing in a world far removed from the tranquility of the countryside.
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