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Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying verified Raining Cats
2492425 Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying verified Raining Cats, Dogs and Pitchforks, published by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket, August 1st 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23110828
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying Verified - Raining Cats, Dogs, and Pitchforks
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. This hand-colored engraving by George Cruikshank takes us back to a stormy day in August 1835. The chaotic scene depicts a bustling street in England, where men and women desperately seek shelter from the torrential downpour. Umbrellas are raised high as people scurry about, their faces contorted with frustration. In this whimsical illustration, even animals seem affected by the inclement weather. Cats and dogs fall from the sky alongside pitchforks - a comical twist on the old saying "raining cats and dogs". Chaos ensues as people try to dodge these unexpected objects raining down upon them. Amidst this mayhem, we catch glimpses of everyday life unfolding. A child clings tightly to his mother's skirt while a fruit seller struggles to protect his precious goods from getting soaked. A wooden-legged man braves the elements with determination while a vicar seeks refuge under an umbrella held by another passerby. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; each character tells their own story within this atmospheric snapshot of British life during bad weather. As wind whips through the streets and rain pours relentlessly, it becomes clear that no one is spared from nature's wrath. Cruikshank's engraving not only captures a moment in time but also invites contemplation on our relationship with unpredictable meteorological conditions. It serves as a reminder of
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