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Passengers slipping and falling into the river mud
Passengers slipping and falling into the river mud when debarking from a rowboat. Miseries Miscellaneous. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Ackermann Beresford Concern Doting Etching Falling Georgian Health Hearth Human Maid Miseries Passengers Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Sick Sickness Slipping Temperance
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This intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving, designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, is a humorous and satirical illustration from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. The image depicts a chaotic scene of passengers disembarking from a rowboat and slipping and falling into the muddy riverbank. The passengers, dressed in the fashionable attire of the Regency and Georgian eras, are shown in various stages of disarray, with some holding onto their hats or reaching out for support from their doting wives, children, or servants. A sick man lies in a bed on the boat, while a woman with a worried expression looks on. A dog barks in the background, adding to the sense of chaos and confusion. The title "Miseries of Human Life" is a reflection of the satirical and caricatured nature of the illustration, which highlights the everyday struggles and misfortunes of human life. The image pokes fun at the idea of the hearth and home as a source of comfort and security, as the passengers find themselves mired in the mud rather than enjoying the warmth and safety of their homes. The image also touches on themes of sickness, care, concern, and temperance, with the passengers' disheveled appearance and the muddy riverbank serving as a reminder of the importance of maintaining good health and avoiding excesses. Overall, this engraving is a delightful and humorous commentary on the human condition and the miseries that come with it.
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