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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, satirical cartoon on culinary hygiene
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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, satirical cartoon on culinary hygiene
CHT173795 Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, satirical cartoon on culinary hygiene (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22600950
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Bare Breasted Breasts Cook Cooking Crone Disgusting Dripping Drooling Eye Patch Filthy Prepared Rats Revolting Rolling Pin Snuff Box Unhealthy Weeping Maid Revulsion Snot
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Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner
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is a captivating and satirical cartoon that takes a humorous jab at culinary hygiene during the 18th century. This coloured engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, now housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, offers a glimpse into an era where cleanliness and food preparation seemed to be worlds apart. In this comical scene, we are confronted with a chaotic kitchen setting filled with dripping pots, filthy surfaces, and an assortment of questionable ingredients. A crone-like cook wearing an eye patch can be seen weeping as she prepares a pie while bare-breasted maidens drool over rolling pastry. Rats scurry about freely amidst the revolting mess, adding to the overall sense of disgust. Rowlandson's sharp wit shines through as he highlights the lack of proper health standards prevalent during this time period. The artist cleverly incorporates elements such as snuff boxes and snot-covered hands to emphasize just how unhygienic these dinner preparations truly were. This print serves as both entertainment and social commentary on culinary practices from centuries past. It reminds us of how fortunate we are today to have strict regulations ensuring our meals are prepared under clean conditions. As we gaze upon this intriguing piece of art, it sparks appreciation for modern advancements in culinary hygiene while also eliciting laughter at the absurdity depicted within its frames.
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