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Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP Boitard
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Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP Boitard
Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Some excited members of the audience are invading the stage. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Audience Boitard Boitard The Elder Emily Morse Emily Morse Symonds George Paston L P Boitard Louis Philippe Lp Boitard Orchestra Paston Symonds The Elder Thespian Uproar
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Fitz-Giggo - A New English Uproar 1763
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is a captivating print that captures the chaos and excitement of an eighteenth-century theatrical performance. In this image, created by LP Boitard and featured in "Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century" we witness some enthusiastic members of the audience invading the stage. The scene is set in a grand theatre box, where men and women are dressed elegantly to enjoy an evening of entertainment. The orchestra plays fervently as performers take to the stage, immersing themselves in their roles. However, amidst all this theatrical splendor, a group of individuals cannot contain their enthusiasm any longer. Breaking free from societal norms, these daring souls climb onto the stage with wide smiles on their faces. Their actions disrupt the carefully choreographed performance but add an unexpected element of liveliness to the scene. It's as if they have become part of the show itself. This image not only showcases the passion people had for theater during this era but also highlights how art has always had a way of breaking boundaries and engaging its audience beyond mere observation. Through George Paston's skilled illustrations, we are transported back to a time when entertainment was immersive and unpredictable. "Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763" serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, people sought escapism through artistic expression – whether it be on or offstage – embracing moments that challenged convention and sparked uproarious joy
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