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The Burnt Cake Episode. A. D. 878 (colour litho)
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The Burnt Cake Episode. A. D. 878 (colour litho)
670170 The Burnt Cake Episode. A.D. 878 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burnt Cake Episode. A.D. 878. Illustration for Humors of History (Sully and Ford, c 1905).); © Look and Learn
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The Burnt Cake Episode
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is a vibrant and humorous colour lithograph by Arthur Moreland, depicting a comical scene from history. Set in the year 878, this satirical illustration captures an amusing incident known as "The Burnt Cake Episode". The artwork was created for the book Humors of History and showcases Moreland's talent for visual storytelling. In this delightful image, we see a quaint English cottage where chaos ensues. King Alfred himself stands at the center of attention, surrounded by various characters including a swineherd, neatherd, and Mrs. Gurth. The air is filled with laughter as they all share in the hilarity of what appears to be an unfortunate baking mishap - a burnt cake! Moreland's clever use of caricature adds to the comic effect of the scene. The exaggerated expressions on each character's face bring out their distinct personalities and contribute to the overall charm of this satirical cartoon. This artwork not only entertains but also offers insight into historical events with its subtle commentary on German culture during that time period. With its scathing satire and witty jokes, "The Burnt Cake Episode" serves as both an amusing visual spectacle and a reminder that humor has always played a significant role in human history.
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