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English gentleman arguing with his wife over money, 1817 (engraving)
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English gentleman arguing with his wife over money, 1817 (engraving)
5912766 English gentleman arguing with his wife over money, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: English gentleman arguing with his wife over money in the dining room. She throws a cup of coffee at him and dashes a tray of crockery to the floor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817.); © Florilegius
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Argument Coffee Crockery Debt Dining Room English Gentleman Lute Regency Era Rudolph Ackermann The Dance Of Life Thomas Rowlandson Tray William Combe Maid
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In this engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, we are transported back to the year 1817, where an English gentleman finds himself embroiled in a heated argument with his wife over money. The scene unfolds in their elegant dining room, adorned with exquisite furnishings and delicate chandeliers. As tensions rise, the atmosphere becomes charged with emotion. His wife's frustration reaches its peak as she impulsively hurls a cup of coffee towards her husband. In a dramatic display of anger, she also knocks over a tray of crockery, shattering it upon impact with the floor. The chaos is witnessed by their maid who stands nearby, startled and unsure how to intervene. Two dogs observe the unfolding drama from under the table while remaining unaffected by their owners' dispute. This handcoloured copperplate engraving captures not only the intensity of this particular moment but also offers us a glimpse into the social dynamics and financial struggles faced during England's Regency era. It serves as a satirical commentary on marital discord and highlights issues surrounding debt that plagued many households at that time. Rowlandson's skillful illustration brings to life William Combe's "The Dance of Life" published by Rudolph Ackermann in London. Through caricature-like figures and exaggerated gestures, he masterfully conveys both humor and societal critique within this single image.
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