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The Show-man, 1799. Creator: Monogrammist J.A
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The Show-man, 1799. Creator: Monogrammist J.A
The Show-man, 1799. Keep your eye close to the Glass - and you will see a large / vide place full of Death and Destruction - where more / plagues await de frequenters den contained in de famous Box of Pandora'. Well, you be a droll blade however - I see nothing but a Potticary's shop!!'. A yokelish type marvels at an early magic lantern which consists of a wooden box with three windows and three bells on top, powered by a squirrel in a treadmill. The owner, with a pigtail and wearing a hat to which a clay pipe is attached, pulls strings
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The Show-man, 1799: A Yokel's Marvel at the Magic Lantern by Monogrammist J.A. This watercolor painting, created by Monogrammist J.A in the late 18th century, showcases a curious and unsuspecting country bumpkin gazing in awe at an early magic lantern. The intriguing contraption, a wooden box adorned with three windows and three bells atop, is powered by a tiny, unsuspecting squirrel in a treadmill. The showman, with a pigtail and a tricorn hat topped with a clay pipe, pulls the strings, manipulating the lantern's images. The yokel, with a puzzled expression, exclaims, "Well, you be a droll blade however - I see nothing but a Potticary's shop!!!" His skepticism is met with the ominous warning from the showman, "Keep your eye close to the Glass - and you will see a large / vide place full of Death and Destruction - where more / plagues await de frequenters den contained in de famous Box of Pandora's." This satirical work of art, a testament to the era's humor and fascination with the unusual, highlights the gullibility of the common man and the showman's ability to manipulate perception. The painting, a vibrant mix of color and intricate detail, is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, technology, and the human condition. Originating from the Netherlands, this masterpiece is now part of the esteemed Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to its historical significance and enduring appeal. The Show-man, 1799, is a delightful glimpse into the past, a reminder of the simple joys and the power of imagination.
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