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Regency man trying to stop a horse entering a tavern
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Regency man trying to stop a horse entering a tavern
Regency man trying to stop a horse entering a tavern. Drinkers laugh at his struggles to control his horse, as a stage coach rides off in the distance. A Horse with a Nose. 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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In this humorous Regency-era scene, a man in a top hat and an eyepatch struggles to prevent his unruly horse from charging into a tavern. The horse, with its ears pricked forward and nostrils flared, seems determined to enter the establishment, much to the amusement of the patrons inside. The man, with one leg extended in a futile attempt to halt the horse, slides down the icy hill, his riding clothes disheveled and his dignity in tatters. A stagecoach rumbles off in the distance, adding to the chaos of the scene. The man's horse, oblivious to the commotion, continues to snort and stamp its hooves, its hind legs shaking with energy. The man's saddle, whip, and reins lie scattered on the ground, evidence of the accident that just occurred. This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury, is taken from Geoffrey Gambado's "An Academy for Grown Horsemen and Annals of Horsemanship," published in London in 1809. The image is a caricature of the challenges and mishaps that often accompanied horse travel during the Regency period, when frosty conditions made even the most experienced riders vulnerable to accidents. Despite the man's struggles, the scene is filled with a sense of humor and lightheartedness, making it a delightful addition to any collection of Regency-era art.
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