Fashionable couple disturbed by stupid, stone-cold

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Fashionable couple disturbed by stupid, stone-cold

Fashionable couple disturbed at home in the morning by stupid, stone-cold idle relatives. Miseries of the country. 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-colored copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, we find ourselves peering into the intimate world of a fashionable Regency-era couple, whose peaceful slumber is disrupted by the antics of their bumbling and insensitive relatives. The image is titled "Miseries of Human Life" and was published by Ackermann in 1808, as part of Reverend James Beresford's satirical series of the same name. The scene unfolds in the dimly lit confines of a bedroom, where the couple lies huddled under a thick duvet, their faces contorted in annoyance and disbelief. The woman, dressed in an elegant gown, clutches a pitcher of water, her expression one of mounting frustration. Her husband, attired in a nightcap and dressing gown, reaches out to steady the precariously balanced vessel, but to no avail. A stone-cold relative, clad in a nightshirt and nightcap, has inadvertently knocked over a nearby pitcher of water, drenching the unsuspecting couple and their bed. The couple's misery is compounded by the stupidity of their relative, who stands frozen in shock, oblivious to the chaos he has caused. The woman's face is etched with lines of worry and anger, while her husband's expression is one of exasperation and disbelief. The scene is a poignant reminder of the petty annoyances and frustrations that can disrupt even the most peaceful of domestic scenes. Thomas Rowlandson's masterful use of hand-coloring brings the image to life, adding depth and richness to the intricate lines of the copperplate engraving. The satirical tone of the series is evident in the exaggerated expressions and body language of the characters, making this a delightful and engaging visual commentary on the human condition. This image offers a glimpse into the world of the Regency era, where even the most mundane moments of daily life could be the source of great amusement and frustration.

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