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Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher
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Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher
Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing and drinking at a lavish party with the wife of a man who sits with a dejected look on his face and holding a sheet of paper Order of the day which lists Breakfast - 2 to be HUNG at Newgate with lunch, dinner and tea schedules followed by Supper - German fling, d [penny] sausage with bread, cheese & kisses &c &c, Dancing all night and with his feet resting on sheet music titled The black joke while behind him stand two demon-like figures playing French horns, alluding to his present cuckold condition. Through an opening in the palace is a view of a gallows and poor persons seeking relief
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This vintage print captures the merry-making on the Regent's birthday in 1812, as depicted by George Cruikshank, a renowned etcher of his time. The scene unfolds at a lavish party where George, the Prince Regent himself, is seen dancing and indulging in drinks. However, amidst all the revelry, there is an intriguing subplot playing out. A man sits with a dejected look on his face while holding a sheet of paper titled "Order of the day". This document lists various activities throughout the day such as breakfast and lunch but also includes a chilling entry - "2 to be HUNG at Newgate". It becomes apparent that this unfortunate man's fate hangs in balance. As George dances carelessly with his feet resting on sheet music titled "The black joke" two demon-like figures play French horns behind him. These elements symbolize his present cuckold condition, suggesting that he may not be aware of or simply disregards it. Through an opening in the palace walls, we catch sight of gallows and impoverished individuals seeking relief. This juxtaposition serves as a stark reminder that while royalty celebrates joyously within their opulent surroundings, others suffer outside their realm. Cruikshank's illustrative technique beautifully captures this historical moment with intricate details and Victorian artistry. This engraved image transports us back to an era filled with nostalgia and provides insight into both historic events and societal dynamics through its old-fashioned charm.
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