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Sister Jane, c. 1791 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Sister Jane, c. 1791 (hand-coloured engraving)
1123863 Sister Jane, c.1791 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cawse, John (1779-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman stands over a kneeling man brandishing a whip. He says: " Have mercy in Gods name think oh think of my Poor Parents What have I Done - " She answers: " No you Dog Ill invent Lies to Get you Lock d, out to starve, hunger will make you Steal Bread & then Ill see you Hang d!!!" Both are dressed in the fashion of c. 1797; he wears a spencer. Behind her on the extreme right is a gibbet. Behind the Devil emerges from cloud, nude and horned, holding a fork. He says, smiling at her: " Well Done Sister Jane." ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25468734
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This hand-coloured engraving titled "Sister Jane, c. 1791" by John Cawse captures a scene of cruelty and satire in 18th-century Britain. The print depicts a woman standing over a kneeling man, wielding a whip with an expression of malevolence on her face. In desperation, the man pleads for mercy, invoking his poor parents as he questions what he has done to deserve such treatment. However, Sister Jane remains unmoved by his pleas and coldly declares that she will invent lies to ensure he is locked out and left to starve. She predicts that hunger will drive him to steal bread and ultimately meet his demise at the gallows. Behind her stands a gibbet, symbolizing the impending punishment. Adding an eerie touch to the composition, a devil emerges from the clouds behind Sister Jane. Nude and horned, he holds a fork while smiling approvingly at her actions. His presence suggests that evil forces are at play in this cruel scenario. The artist's use of humor highlights societal issues such as female power dynamics and harsh treatment towards men during this period. This satirical cartoon serves as scathing social commentary on the state of British society in the late 18th century. This print from Fine Art Finder offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into historical attitudes through its detailed depiction of characters dressed in fashion typical of 1797 England.
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