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Man standing up while choking at the dinner table
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Man standing up while choking at the dinner table
Man standing up, clutching his head while choking at the dinner table while other guests and waiter panic. Symptoms of Choaking. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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A Choking Mishap at the Regency Dinner Table: A Scene of Panic and Disbelief This hand-colored copperplate engraving, designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, is a striking illustration from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The image captures a moment of terror and chaos at a grand Georgian dinner party. At the center of the scene, a well-dressed man, likely a gentleman or a soldier, stands up abruptly from his seat, clutching his throat and gasping for air. The expression on his face reveals the gravity of the situation - he is choking. The other dinner guests and the waiter react with shock and alarm. One woman covers her mouth in horror, while another reaches out to the choking man, presumably attempting to perform the Heimlich maneuver. A rider, perhaps a doctor, rushes in from the adjacent room, his horse rearing and snorting in the background. The scene is further complicated by the presence of a carriage passing on the road outside, adding to the cacophony and confusion. In the background, other guests continue their conversations and eat, seemingly oblivious to the emergency unfolding before them. A duck and a dog pass by, adding to the sense of disconnect from the reality of the situation. The chaotic scene is a testament to the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. This satirical and caricatured illustration, with its intricate hand-coloring and fine detail, is a fascinating glimpse into Regency-era society and the human condition. It is a poignant reminder that even the most mundane activities, like dining, can be disrupted by unexpected events, and that the unexpected can happen to anyone, at any time.
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