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Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug
Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83 and boys playing with a fire hydrant or water-plug in the street 84. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century
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Skating, The Hard Frost and the Fire-plug
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is a captivating woodcut engraving from "City Scenes, or a Peep into London," published by Harvey and Darton in 1828. This intricately detailed print, based on an illustration by Isaac Taylor, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during a harsh winter. At the heart of the image, a group of men and boys are seen ice skating on a frozen canal, their figures gracefully gliding across the icy surface. In the foreground, a woman in a bonnet and shawl tends to a kettle at a frozen water pump, her back towards us, as she waits for the water to thaw. The stark contrast between the frozen water and the steam rising from the kettle underscores the bitter cold of the winter day. In the background, boys play with a fire hydrant or water-plug in the street, their laughter echoing through the still winter air. The image also captures the hustle and bustle of the city, with ships and wharves visible along the River Thames, and various trades taking place at the docks. The print also depicts a disabled veteran, identified by his peg leg and navy uniform, making his way through the snow, while a group of pensioners from the army and navy gather around a fire, their uniforms adorned with bicorn hats and medals. A man in a tankard and pipe, presumably selling beer, stands nearby, adding to the lively scene. This enchanting woodcut engraving offers a unique and educational glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the early 19th century, capturing the spirit of the city and its people in a time of harsh weather and winter wonder. The image is a testament to the Romantic sensibilities of Ann and Jane Taylor, the English sisters who wrote and published children's books during this period.
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