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Veneration (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800
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Veneration (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800
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Ackermann Ackermann R Ackermann Rudolph Antiquarian Antiquary Broken Brun Brun Charles Le Chamber Pot Charles Le Charles Le Brun Charles Lebrun Cracked Funny George Moutard George Moutard Woodward Le Brun Le Brun Charles Lebrun Lebrun Charles Potty R Ackermann Rowlandson Rowlandson Thomas Rudolph Rudolph Ackermann Silly Thomas Rowlandson Veneration Woodward Woodward George Moutard Antique Dealer
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This humorous 19th-century print titled "Veneration (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21,1800" by Thomas Rowlandson showcases the artist's satirical take on Charles Le Brun and his work. The image depicts a man holding a broken chamber pot, symbolizing Le Brun's cracked reputation as an antiquarian and antique dealer in Britain. Rowlandson's clever use of color and etching techniques adds to the overall comical effect of the artwork. The concept behind this caricature is to poke fun at Le Brun's occupation and position in society during that time period. The print features George Moutard Woodward as the main character, portraying him as a silly guy with a potty job. This lighthearted satire reflects Rowlandson's wit and talent for capturing amusing scenes from everyday life. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this piece serves as a testament to Rowlandson's contribution to British art history. It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate his unique style while also providing insight into societal attitudes towards certain professions during the 19th century. Overall, "Veneration (Le Brun Travested)" is an entertaining visual commentary that invites us to reflect on how humor can be used to shed light on social norms and occupations of yesteryears.
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