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Man embarrassed at being made to dance at a country dance
Man embarrassed at being made to dance at a country dance. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of 19th-century humor to your correspondence with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. This card features a classic engraving from Mary Evans Picture Library, where a man is shown red-faced and mortified as he's coaxed into dancing at a lively country event. Thomas Rowlandson's intricate hand-colored copperplate design, taken from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries," is a delightful reminder that embarrassment is a timeless emotion. Share a laugh and brighten someone's day with this charming and witty card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Man Embarrassed at Being Made to Dance at a Country Dance" is a charming and humorous hand-colored copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, created to accompany Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The image captures the essence of the Regency and Georgian eras with its intricate detail and satirical undertones. The scene portrays a gentleman, dressed in the fashion of the time, looking red-faced and uncomfortable as he is coaxed onto the dance floor at a country dance. His horse and cart, hitched to a narrow lane, are a testament to the slow-moving pace of life in the countryside. The sun is setting in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene, yet the man's expression suggests frustration and delay rather than enjoyment. The traffic behind him, consisting of other horse-drawn carts and carriages, adds to the sense of congestion and impatience. The man's embarrassment is further emphasized by the amused onlookers in the background, who seem to be enjoying the spectacle of his reluctance to dance. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds in the man's clothing to the textures of the horse's mane, showcase Thomas Rowlandson's exceptional skill as an artist. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a captivating and visually appealing representation of the Miseries of Human Life during the Regency and Georgian periods. Overall, "Man Embarrassed at Being Made to Dance at a Country Dance" is a delightful and humorous illustration that captures the essence of the human condition, highlighting the frustrations and woes of daily life in a charming and satirical way.
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