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A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish
A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a game dish that has gone off. Miseries of the Table. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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In this intriguing hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "A Dinner Party Ruined by the Arrival of a Stinking Game Dish," the once elegant and refined atmosphere of a dinner party has been disrupted by the arrival of a foul-smelling game dish. The scene takes place in a grand Victorian vicarage, where the reverend and his guests are gathered around a beautifully set table adorned with fine china and crystal glassware. The anticipation of a delightful meal is palpable, but their joy is short-lived as the game dish, likely a fox or other wild game, is carried in by the proud hunters, their hounds and horse in tow. The vicar, dressed in his clerical robes, looks on in dismay as the game, which has clearly gone off, is unveiled. The other guests recoil in disgust, covering their noses and mouths in an attempt to shield themselves from the pungent odour. The hunters, oblivious to the reaction of their hosts and guests, take pride in their catch, their faces beaming with satisfaction. The topiary in the background adds a sense of tranquility to the chaotic scene, serving as a reminder of the order that has been disrupted by the arrival of the game dish. The vicar, in an attempt to salvage the situation, holds up a warning sign, but it is too late. The hunters, their horses and hounds, have already trampled through the garden in their excitement. This satirical and caricatured illustration, designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808, offers a humorous commentary on the social norms and expectations of the Regency and Georgian eras. The miseries of the table, it seems, extend beyond the food itself.
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