Home > Arts > Artists > S > Robert Smith
English lady driving a carriage through the busy streets
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
English lady driving a carriage through the busy streets
English lady in crinoline dress with parasol driving a pony-drawn basket-carriage through the busy streets of a small town. The whole town staring at her and her mother. Rosa McDermott at Mayfield. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Plain or Ringlets?, Bradbury and Evans London, 1860. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23388486
© Florilegius
Blood Busy Chase Comical Driving Hounds Humor Hunt Leech Plain Ringlets Rosa Sidesaddle Sporting Surtees Mcdermott Smith
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> John Leech
> Arts
> Artists
> S
> Robert Smith
> Arts
> Literature
> Magazines
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcoloured steel engraving, titled 'Rosa McDermott at Mayfield' by the renowned English caricaturist and illustrator, John Leech, transports us back to the bustling streets of a small Victorian town in the 19th century. The image showcases an English lady, dressed in an elegant crinoline dress and holding a parasol, confidently riding a pony-drawn basket-carriage through the crowded streets. Her mother, dressed in a similar fashion, sits beside her, looking on with a mixture of pride and amusement. The entire town seems to be in awe of the ladies' daring display, as they pause in their daily activities to gaze at the scene unfolding before them. The ladies' unconventional mode of transport, riding sidesaddle in a carriage pulled by a pony, is a stark contrast to the usual horse-drawn carriages used for more traditional pursuits such as fox hunting or the chase. The humorous and comical tone of the illustration is evident in the expressions of the onlookers, who seem to be both amazed and amused by the ladies' unconventional choice of activity. The presence of hounds and houndsmen in the background adds to the sporting theme, further emphasizing the contrast between the ladies' unconventional behaviour and the expected norms of Victorian society. This engraving is taken from Robert Smith Surtees' book 'Plain or Ringlets?' published by Bradbury and Evans in London in 1860. Leech's intricate and detailed illustrations, with their subtle wit and humour, continue to captivate and delight audiences, offering a unique glimpse into the Victorian era and its social norms.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
