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Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
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Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession: Wellington's Hobby [Duke of Wellington astride a cannon], The Judge's Hobby [a gibbet], The Duke's Hobby [sack of money: £10, 000 for Visiting the Sick'], The Prince's Hobby [the Prince Regent on a barrel marked Punch, Princes Mixture], The Fishmonger's Hobby [fish-shaped hobby horse], The Parson's Hobby [a bible], The Tailor's Hobby [a swan], The Lawyer's Hobby [document marked Brief']. Attributed to William Heath
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published on April 24, 1819, is a captivating and humorous collection of caricatures by the English artist William Heath. This hand-colored etching on ivory wove paper features a series of men riding hobby horses, an early precursor to the bicycle. Each hobby horse is designed to reflect the rider's profession or personality, making for a delightful commentary on the fads and fashions of the time. At the forefront is "Wellington's Hobby," depicting the 1st Duke of Wellington astride a cannon, a nod to his military prowess and recent victory in the Battle of Waterloo. The Judge's Hobby presents a gibbet, symbolizing the harsh justice of the legal system. The Duke's Hobby displays a sack of money, emblazoned with the phrase "£10,000 for Visiting the Sick," poking fun at the Duke's reputation for being stingy. The Prince Regent, later King George IV, is shown on a barrel labeled "Punch, Prince's Mixture," referencing his fondness for alcohol. The Fishmonger's Hobby features a fish-shaped hobby horse, while The Parson's Hobby showcases a bible. The Tailor's Hobby is a swan, possibly a reference to the tailor's skill in sewing or the bird's elegant appearance. The Lawyer's Hobby is a brief, symbolizing the legal documents they handled. This intriguing print, attributed to William Heath, offers a glimpse into the amusing and satirical world of 19th-century Britain. It is now part of the permanent collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to entertain and intrigue visitors. The colorful and detailed etching is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of a time and place, and to provoke thought and laughter.
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