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Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals
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Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals
Regency designs for wooden chin pieces to protect animals when they fall, and to keep away boring Christians. The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or, Christian. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship, London, 1809
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1. Title: Regency-Era Chin Pieces: Protecting Animals in Style during Falling Exercises This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury, showcases a humorous yet insightful aspect of Regency-era equestrian culture. The image, titled "The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or, Christian," is taken from Geoffrey Gambado's "An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship," published in London in 1809. The engraving depicts a physician, dressed in a long cassock, examining a wooden chin piece, or protector, designed for animals during falling exercises. The physician, with a quizzical expression, holds up the piece for a nobleman, who seems intrigued by the invention. In the background, a stablehand looks on, while a dog and a horse, both wearing similar chin pieces, are shown tumbling down from a makeshift platform. The inventor, perhaps a caricature of Henry Bunbury himself, stands nearby, presenting another chin piece to a man wearing a turban, who appears to be of Middle Eastern descent. A farmer, wearing a smock and holding a sheaf of wheat, and a Frenchman, in a cassock and beret, are also shown trying on the chin pieces. The engraving offers a glimpse into the world of Regency-era riding and horsemanship, where falling exercises were an essential part of training. These chin pieces, designed to protect animals from injury during these exercises, were a necessary innovation. The humorous and satirical tone of the image, with its diverse cast of characters, adds to its charm and appeal. The intricate details of the engraving, from the thatched cottage in the background to the saddle, whip, and reins, make it a fascinating representation of the era's equestrian culture. The use of handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a captivating and visually rich addition to any collection.
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