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Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
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Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
3051735 Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 26121018
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This hand-colored engraving, titled "Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden" is a satirical cartoon by James Gillray. Published in 1797, it offers a scathing satire on various aspects of society and human nature. The image depicts a garden filled with symbolic elements representing different seasons and female attributes. Headless women with exposed cleavage are seen tending to rosebushes and grapevines while smoke billows from a chimney stack in the background. The metaphorical representation suggests that women are objectified and reduced to their sexual appeal. The artist's use of caricature highlights his critique of societal norms and expectations placed upon women during this period. The inclusion of fruit such as grapes, currants, and rosebuds further emphasizes themes related to botany, natural history, food supply, scientific methods, and even wine trade. Gillray's satirical drawing serves as both social commentary and political criticism within an English context. It exposes the hypocrisy prevalent in British culture at that time while also mocking European influences on England. Overall, this print challenges viewers to reflect on gender roles, societal pressures faced by women, exploitation through objectification, and wider issues surrounding power dynamics within society.
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