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Cartoon, After the Masquerade
Cartoon, After the Masquerade.
circa 1840s
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1840s Buying Coffee Feathers Leech Masquerade Refreshments Selling Tired Umbrella
EDITORS COMMENTS
After the Masquerade" is a captivating and humorous cartoon by the renowned British satirical illustrator, John Leech, from the 1840s. The image depicts a group of men, weary from the festivities of a masquerade ball, gathered on a bustling Victorian street. Each man, dressed in elaborate and extravagant costumes, now discards his disguise, revealing his true identity. In the foreground, a man in a top hat and tails, his face concealed by a mask, leans against a lamppost, taking a sip of coffee from a cup held in his gloved hand. He appears to be selling a sword, as another man, dressed as a jester, haggles with him over the price. A third man, wearing a feathered hat and a mask adorned with diamonds, sits on a bench, his umbrella propped up next to him, as he buys refreshments from a street vendor. The atmosphere is lively and full of early Victorian humor. The men, having shed their masks, engage in the mundane activities of buying and selling, revealing the underlying humanity beneath their disguises. Leech's masterful use of detail and satire adds to the charm of this delightful cartoon, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past. This image, "After the Masquerade," is a testament to the rich cultural history of the 1840s and the enduring appeal of the masquerade tradition. It is a reminder that beneath the masks and costumes, we are all human, and the simple pleasures of life, like a cup of coffee or a good bargain, remain constant, regardless of the era. John Leech's "After the Masquerade" is a captivating and humorous snapshot of life in the 1840s, and a must-see for anyone interested in the history of cartoons, satire, or the Victorian era.
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