The accomodating spouse; Tyr-nn-es delight! - coming York over her; - or what you like

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The accomodating spouse; Tyr-nn-es delight! - coming York over her; - or what you like

3025369 The accomodating spouse; Tyr-nn-es delight! - coming York over her; - or what you like, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick, Duke of York (1763 - 1827); George Carpenter, Earl of Tyrconnel (1750 - 1805); Sarah Carpenter (Hussey Delval) Countess of Tyrconne (1763 - 1800); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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. This hand-coloured engraving by James Gillray, titled "The Accommodating Spouse; Tyr-nn-es Delight! - Coming York Over Her; - or What You Like" offers a fascinating glimpse into the scandalous affairs of the upper echelons of society in 18th-century England. In this satirical caricature, we witness a scene filled with intrigue and seduction. The central figure is Sarah Carpenter, Countess of Tyrconnel, known for her beauty and allure. She stands confidently in an opulent interior, adorned in a striking uniform that hints at her husband's military connections. To her left is Frederick, Duke of York, whose infatuation with Sarah has become the talk of high society. His presence suggests their clandestine affair and his willingness to risk it all for love. On the right side of the image stands George Carpenter, Earl of Tyrconnel – Sarah's unsuspecting husband. Oblivious to his wife's indiscretions, he remains engrossed in conversation with another gentleman. Gillray masterfully captures the tension between discretion and desire as he portrays these complex relationships within aristocratic circles. The buxom figures and exaggerated expressions add a touch of humor to this otherwise scandalous tableau. This print from 1789 serves as both a social commentary on marital infidelity during that

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