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The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
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The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2962510 The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22797326
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Doctor Called Up or the False Alarm - A Satirical Glimpse into 18th Century Intrigue
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. In this hand-coloured engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, we are transported back to the scandalous world of 1786. The scene unfolds within an opulent bedroom, adorned with a lavish four-poster bed and elegant furnishings. However, behind closed doors, a web of deceit is about to unravel. Caught in the act is a distinguished gentleman, dressed only partially as he hastily attempts to hide his presence from an unexpected visitor. This visitor happens to be none other than a doctor - summoned under false pretenses but now unwittingly entangled in this illicit affair. The room buzzes with tension as the lady's lover finds himself interrupted mid-flirtation. Startled expressions fill their faces while the wife lurks nearby, her hiding spot compromised by this unforeseen turn of events. A servant stands at attention, bearing witness to this shocking revelation. Rowlandson's masterful caricature captures not only the physical comedy but also exposes societal hypocrisy and moral transgressions prevalent during that era. With biting satire and sharp wit, he unveils human weakness and folly through visual storytelling. This print serves as both entertainment and social commentary on themes of infidelity, betrayal, and deception. It reminds us that even in centuries past when appearances were everything; secrets could still be unearthed with disastrous consequences for all involved.
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