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Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table
Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty under the dining table but pressing the wrong foot. More Miseries. 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 delightfully humorous hand-colored copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, we find ourselves in the midst of a Regency-era scene from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The image captures a gentleman attempting to play footsie with a beautiful woman at a table, but his clumsy mistake exposes his error for all to see. The room is filled with the warm, smoky atmosphere of a cozy hearth, with a man blowing bellows to keep the fire going. The stove's heat casts a soft glow over the scene, illuminating the faces of the couple and the intricate details of their surroundings. The woman, dressed in elegant Georgian attire, looks surprised and slightly amused as she tries to discreetly remove her foot from the unwanted attention of the gentleman's hand. Meanwhile, a scolding wife stands in the background, her arms folded and her brow furrowed as she bawls at her husband, who is not present in the image. A crying child adds to the chaotic scene, further emphasizing the miseries and complications of human life. Thomas Rowlandson's masterful use of satire and caricature in this illustration invites the viewer to appreciate the absurdity and humor in everyday situations. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the hand-colored engraving transport us back to the Regency era, allowing us to experience a moment of mischief and amusement from the comfort of the present day.
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