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A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc. pub
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A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc. pub
2836308 A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc. pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: (ie) Being dragg d through mud and mire by your cockney friend (who has lately taken a seat in the country) to show the improvements to his ignorance in Farming!); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23131296
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc
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. In this whimsical hand-colored engraving by George Cruikshank, we are transported to Cockney Farm in 1835. The scene captures a comical moment as a group of characters, including a portly woman and her cockney friend, navigate their way through the muddy farm grounds. The print showcases the ignorance of the city-dwelling cockney friend who has recently taken an interest in farming. With great amusement, he drags his companions through mud and mire to show off his newfound knowledge of agricultural improvements. Amidst the chaos, various animals roam freely – ducks waddle alongside ducklings while a proud rooster struts about with its feathers on display. A young boy brandishes a pitchfork playfully while dung piles up nearby, adding to the humorous atmosphere. Beyond the farmyard antics lies a picturesque countryside backdrop featuring a grotto and waterfall that add charm to this rural setting. Caricatured figures populate every corner of this lively scene; their exaggerated features capturing both their personalities and social status. Cruikshank's detailed engraving invites us into this world where laughter is abundant and everyday life takes on an amusing twist. It serves as both entertainment for viewers then and now, reminding us that even amidst muddy mishaps, there is joy to be found in unexpected places like Cockney Farm.
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