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Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day night mare, 1830
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Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day night mare, 1830
Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day night mare, 1830; depicting an alderman asleep in bed. On top of him is a crowd of animals including a turtle, lobster and duck. He fires champagne bottles like pistols. The image is a satire on the lavishness of civic hospitality
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Media ID 15171418
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Alcohol Alderman Aquatic Life Bedchamber Bedroom Bottle Bottles Champagne Duck Ducks Gluttony Greed Indulgence Lavish Lavishness Lobster Lord Mayor Of London Lord Mayors Day Nightmare Turtle
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This 19th-century lithograph print titled "Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day nightmare, 1830" offers a satirical glimpse into the world of excessive indulgence and lavishness during civic celebrations. The image portrays an alderman peacefully asleep in his bed, unaware of the chaos that surrounds him. On top of him rests a peculiar crowd of animals including a turtle, lobster, and duck - symbols representing aquatic life and culinary delights. In this whimsical scene, the alderman fires champagne bottles as if they were pistols, adding to the absurdity depicted. The artist cleverly uses this exaggerated imagery to critique the extravagant hospitality displayed during Lord Mayors Day festivities in England's City of London. The vibrant colors bring life to this comical portrayal while highlighting the concept of gluttony and greed prevalent at that time. This anonymous artwork captures not only the physical excesses but also serves as a metaphor for societal issues related to overindulgence. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this print provides us with valuable insights into historical attitudes towards food consumption and social customs during the 19th century. It reminds us how satire can be used as a powerful tool to shed light on societal flaws while entertaining viewers with its playful depiction.
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