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Punch cartoon: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means (engraving)
5237215 Punch cartoon: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means. Illustration for Punch, Vol XIV (January - June 1848). Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22779920
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This engraving from the 19th century Punch cartoon series captures the essence of Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means. The image, digitally cleaned for enhanced clarity, showcases a satirical portrayal of students indulging in extravagance and debauchery. In this comical scene, we witness a group of young scholars occupying an opulent room filled with laughter and merriment. Their carefree attitude is evident as they revel in wine-filled glasses while enjoying a sumptuous dinner prepared by their personal cook. The caricatures depict various tradesmen who have fallen victim to these students' excessive spending habits. Amidst the chaos, one can spot a tailor measuring clothes for bespoke suits and a merchant presenting his wares. These characters represent the consequences faced by these undergraduates when they cannot afford to pay their debts promptly. The artist's scathing satire highlights not only the low standards but also the degradation that comes with such extravagant lifestyles. Through clever visual cues like rats scurrying around and mortar boards used as makeshift seats, this cartoon effectively mocks these young men's lack of responsibility towards their education. This satirical drawing serves as both entertainment and social commentary on the follies of youth and excesses within academic institutions. It reminds us that even those pursuing higher learning are not immune to succumbing to temptation or losing sight of financial prudence.
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