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Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan, 1796
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Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan, 1796
Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
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Breasts Candle Cards Chairs Exposed Feathers Gambling Game Hand Coloured Engraving James Gillray 1756 1815 Playing Cards Plums Seduction Spying Historica Graphica Collection Lewd Peeping Tom Pope Joan
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This hand-coloured engraving from 1796, titled "Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century satire and caricature. Created by James Gillray, a renowned illustrator of his time, this image is filled with intricate details that capture the essence of social commentary during that era. In this scene, we find ourselves in a dimly lit room where a group of individuals engage in an evening of entertainment. The table is adorned with playing cards and plums while candles flicker, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Lady Godina herself sits at the center, her exposed breasts covered only by feathers strategically placed to add an air of seduction. Amidst the gambling and game-playing atmosphere, our attention is drawn to Peeping Tom who spies on Pope Joan discreetly. This act symbolizes both scandalous curiosity and political intrigue as Gillray cleverly intertwines historical figures with contemporary events. The artist's use of colour adds depth to this satirical masterpiece while emphasizing certain elements such as clothing and chairs. Through humour and wit, Gillray invites us to reflect upon societal norms and conventions through his exaggerated characters. As part of the Historica Graphica Collection, this print serves as a reminder that art has always been a powerful tool for social critique. It offers us an opportunity to explore not only the past but also our own present-day values and beliefs.
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