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The Fiends Frying Pan or Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice, pub
2909748 The Fiends Frying Pan or Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23005684
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Fiends Frying Pan - A Riotous Annual Festival of Tom Foolery & Vice
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. In this hand-coloured engraving by George Cruikshank, we are transported to the heart of London's St. Bartholomew's Fair in 1832. The scene is ablaze with chaos and mirth as men and women, adorned in extravagant costumes, engage in a wild spectacle of tomfoolery and vice. The central focus of the image is an enormous frying pan suspended above the crowd, symbolizing both amusement and danger. From its fiery depths emerge devilish imps and serpents, adding an air of mischief to the already frenzied atmosphere. These fantastical creatures embody the vices that society often grapples with – greed, deceit, and temptation. Amidst this pandemonium, we witness a clash between revelers who confront each other with fervor. Their animated expressions capture their determination to triumph over their adversaries while scrolls bearing political satire flutter around them. Cruikshank masterfully captures not only the raucous spirit but also the darker undercurrents present during such festivities. His meticulous attention to detail brings every element to life - from the flames engulfing the frying pan to the intricate caricatures adorning each character's face. This print serves as a timeless reminder that even within moments of entertainment and amusement lies a reflection on human nature itself – our propensity for conflict, indulgence, and ultimately our eternal struggle against
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