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Canvas Print : Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H
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Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H
Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H. Humphrey, 1802, a fat lady, sitting with a man and woman at a tea table, reacts in horror as a hot poker from the fire falls on her dress and sets it on fire. The man sits helplessly while the second woman upsets the table in her alarm. A butler, entering the room, drops a plate of muffins, and a cat scampers away from the fire. A painting of Mt. Vesuvius hangs over the fireplace
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Media ID 12956725
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1756 1802 1815 Alarm Away Butler Dress Dresses Engraver Entering Falls Fire Fireplace Gillray Hangs Horror Humphrey James Lady Muslin Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Poker Room Sets Sits Sitting Table Traditional Vesuvius Wearing Advantages Drops Helplessly Muffins Reacts Upsets
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a touch of historical charm to your home with our Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating print, "Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!", is an engraving by James Gillray (1756-1815) from the Humphrey collection, published in London in 1802. The image features a humorous take on the fashion trend of the time, with a fat lady surrounded by a man and woman, all enjoying tea while showcasing their muslin dresses. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are sure to add an elegant and timeless touch to any room in your home, making it a perfect gift for art lovers or history enthusiasts. Order yours today and experience the beauty and history that comes with each print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print titled "Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!" by James Gillray captures a humorous and chaotic scene set in the 19th century. The engraving depicts a fat lady sitting at a tea table with a man and woman, enjoying their afternoon tea. However, disaster strikes as a hot poker from the fireplace accidentally falls on the lady's muslin dress, setting it ablaze. The fat lady reacts in horror while the man sits helplessly, unsure of what to do. The second woman is alarmed and upsets the table in her panic. Just then, an oblivious butler enters the room only to drop a plate of muffins upon witnessing the chaos unfold. Meanwhile, a mischievous cat scampers away from the fire. Adding to this lively scene is an intriguing painting of Mt. Vesuvius hanging over the fireplace, creating an interesting juxtaposition between natural disaster and domestic mishap. Through this engraved image, Gillray showcases his illustrative technique and satirical wit that was characteristic of his work during that era. This artwork not only offers us glimpses into history but also evokes nostalgia for traditional art forms. With its retro styling and aged appearance, this print transports us back in time to experience moments filled with humor and calamity within Victorian culture.
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