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The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790 (hand-coloured etching)
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The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790 (hand-coloured etching)
2562151 The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Richard Price (1723 - 1791); Marie Antoinette (1755-1793); ); The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 22893160
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bedroom Bedrooms Chamber Pot Crowns Devil Devils Favourite Four Poster Marie Antoinette Peeping Pitch Fork Satan Spying Versailles Beds Chamber Pots French Revolution Indulged Pitch Forks
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The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790
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is a captivating hand-coloured etching that offers a satirical glimpse into the scandalous world of Dr. Richard Price and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. In this intriguing print by Isaac Cruikshank, we find ourselves in an opulent bedroom adorned with lavish furnishings and a grand four-poster bed. The scene unfolds as the doctor indulges in his favorite pastime - peeping through a secret peep hole onto Marie Antoinette herself. With mischievous delight, he spies on the queen while she sits upon her throne-like chamber pot, surrounded by devilish figures and pitchforks symbolizing the chaos of revolution. This clever cartoon serves as both political commentary and social satire, exposing the decadence and excesses of Versailles amidst a time of great upheaval. The juxtaposition between luxury and rebellion is starkly portrayed through intricate details such as crowns scattered across the floor and devilish figures lurking in every corner. Cruikshank's masterful engraving brings to life this provocative narrative, inviting viewers to contemplate power dynamics, societal norms, and human desires. It serves as a reminder that even those who hold positions of authority are not immune to temptation or scrutiny. "The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene" remains an enduring testament to Cruikshank's skill as an artist and his ability to capture complex historical moments within single frames.
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