Home > Arts > Artists > G > James Gillray
Comfort to the Corns, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
Comfort to the Corns, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving)
3051740 Comfort to the Corns, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: cutting corns off her foot with a knife; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22742470
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Barbaric Brush Bucket Clogs Crone Deformed Fireplace Glasses Gruesome Haggard Head Scarf Hearth Hunched Kitchen Knife Old Woman Onions Plates Shadow Spectacles Stocking Towel Ugly Vile Repulsive
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> G
> James Gillray
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> James Gillray
EDITORS COMMENTS
This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Comfort to the Corns" pub. 1800, by James Gillray, captures a peculiar scene that is both intriguing and unsettling. The image depicts an old woman seated in a dimly lit kitchen, her hunched figure suggesting years of hardship and toil. With a headscarf tightly wrapped around her deformed head and spectacles perched on her nose, she appears as a repulsive crone. In this barbaric caricature, the focus lies on the gruesome task at hand: cutting corns off her foot with a knife. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every element present - from the bucket filled with onions and plates nearby to the stockings hanging above the fireplace. The overall ambiance of this print is one of discomfort and unease; it evokes feelings of sympathy mixed with revulsion towards this vile yet pitiable character. A cat lurks in the shadows while she works diligently using a toasting fork as if performing some macabre ritual. Despite its grotesque nature, there is also something strangely captivating about this artwork. Perhaps it serves as a reminder of our own mortality or highlights society's tendency to overlook those who are considered unattractive or undesirable. "Comfort to the Corns" challenges us to confront our preconceived notions of beauty and forces us to question what truly defines humanity's worth beyond appearances alone.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
