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Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party
465993 Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party, 1799 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: John Henry Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland, KG (Knightsbridge, 4 January 1778 - 20 January 1857, Belvoir Castle), styled Lord Roos from 1778 until 1779 and Marquess of Granby from 1779 until 1787, was a British peer.); Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23162528
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Bubble Bubbles Celebrations Coming Of Age Commentary Cook Cooks Debauched Depicting Drunk Drunken Drunkenness Duke Duke Of Rutland Encounter Encounters Event Granby Guest Guests Henry Inebriated Inebriation Intoxicated John Manners Marquis Marquis Of Granby Nobles Notorious Rutland Servants Speech Aristocrats Exchanges Noble
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This vibrant and lively print captures the debauched coming-of-age party of the 5th Duke of Rutland in all its scandalous glory. Created by Isaac Cruikshank, a renowned Scottish artist, this caricature offers a satirical commentary on the extravagant celebrations that took place at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, UK. The image depicts a scene filled with aristocrats, nobles, and guests adorned in elaborate costumes. The young duke himself is shown intoxicated and surrounded by bubbles symbolizing his youthful exuberance. As he mingles with his peers, encounters become increasingly drunken and outrageous. Servants can be seen attending to their duties while also succumbing to the allure of the festivities. Even traditional cooks are not immune to the temptations of this notorious event as they join in on the revelry. Through clever satire and exaggerated portrayals, Cruikshank highlights both the excesses of British aristocracy during this Georgian era and their penchant for indulgence. This print serves as a testament to an era when social norms were discarded in favor of uninhibited pleasure-seeking. With its bold colors and intricate details, this caricature provides viewers with a glimpse into an opulent world where youth meets privilege amidst an atmosphere of intoxication. It stands as a reminder that even those born into nobility are not exempt from human vices and desires.
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