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English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph)
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English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233601 English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: English gentleman lighting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. John Mytton, drunk, tried to cure his hiccoughs by setting his clothes on fire. He was saved by two men in his bedroom. Damn this hiccup! Chromolithographic facsimile of an illustration by Henry Thomas Alkenfrom Memoirs of the Life of the Late John Mytton by Nimrod aka Charles James Apperley, Kegan Paul, London, 1900.)
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In this chromolithograph from 1900, we are transported back to a time of eccentricity and high society in England. The image depicts an English gentleman, identified as John Mytton, engulfed in flames as he desperately tries to cure his hiccups by setting his nightshirt on fire with a candle. This bizarre scene is both humorous and alarming, showcasing the lengths people would go to find relief from their ailments. The artist behind this intriguing print is Henry Thomas Alken, known for his detailed illustrations capturing the essence of British life during the early 19th century. Alken's work perfectly captures the chaos and absurdity of Mytton's ill-fated attempt at hiccup remedy. Surrounded by opulent bedroom furniture and illuminated only by the flickering candlelight, we witness two men rushing to save Mytton from certain disaster. Their expressions reveal a mix of fear and urgency as they battle against time to extinguish the flames that threaten to consume him. This artwork offers us a glimpse into a world where social norms were pushed aside in favor of unconventional solutions. It serves as a reminder that even those belonging to high society were not immune to peculiar behavior or desperate measures when faced with discomfort. Through this fascinating lithograph, we are reminded of the timeless human desire for relief and our willingness to go to great lengths – even if it means lighting ourselves on fire – in pursuit of it.
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