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John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838
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John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838
John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country. From Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks, of St. Botolph Lane and Great Coram Street by Robert Smith Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trü bner & Co. Ltd. London, 1838]
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This 19th-century print captures the essence of John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. , a renowned citizen of credit and an aspirational figure in British society during his time. In this scene from one of his humorous adventures, we see Mr. Jorrocks pulling the bell-rope to summon a servant while engrossed in writing with a quill pen. Mr. Jorrocks, originally a vulgar Cockney grocer, yearned for the sporting life in the countryside and pursued it with great enthusiasm and eccentricity. His escapades are chronicled in "Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen". The image showcases Henry Thomas Alken's artistic talent as he vividly portrays Mr. Jorrocks' character through his clothing - dressed impeccably yet humorously - as well as his surroundings including a fireplace and boots by the door. Robert Smith Surtees penned these tales that satirize social class distinctions prevalent at that time while providing entertainment to readers who delighted in Mr. Jorrocks' silly antics. This print not only serves as a visual representation but also offers insight into the literature and arts of 19th-century Britain where occupation defined people's lives and aspirations were depicted through colorful characters like John Jorrocks himself.
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