Cartoon, One of the Lords of the Creation
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Cartoon, One of the Lords of the Creation
Cartoon, One of the Lords of the Creation -- a man is angry with his wife as he doesn t think the mutton has been fully cooked.
1827
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1820s 1827 Angry Badly Behaving Behaviour Broken Cooked Creation Cutlery Floor Georgian Husband Joint Lords Meat Mutton Penny Stick Unhappy Violence Violent
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century cartoon, titled "One of the Lords of the Creation: A Domestic Scene," depicts an angry husband scolding his wife over a seemingly undercooked mutton joint. The man, dressed in the fashion of the Georgian era, brandishes a wooden stick menacingly, while his wife, equally attired, stands defensively with a broken plate in hand. The couple's young child, wide-eyed and concerned, hides behind the woman's skirt, seeking refuge from the escalating tension. The scene unfolds in the confines of their domestic space, with the fireplace in the background suggesting the warmth and comfort that has been disrupted by the husband's violent outburst. The pot on the stove, with its lid askew, further emphasizes the chaos that has ensued. The husband's displeasure with the mutton's doneness seems to have ignited a deeper, more profound frustration, leading him to lash out at his wife. This powerful image, created in 1827, offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of family dynamics and the destructive potential of unchecked anger. The use of humor and exaggerated caricature serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the potential consequences of such behavior. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of communication, patience, and understanding within relationships, and the potential for even the smallest of issues to escalate into larger conflicts if left unchecked.
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