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Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm
Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm looking for a rustic sight on their tour. The grotto and waterfall is just a barn. Ducks attack a child, a gentleman gets stuck in the mud. Never mind my husbands nasty dung, come this way Mr. B, I ll show you my grotto and waterfall. Handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech, London, 1840s
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This intriguing handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech, titled 'Victorian Tourists Wading through Dung on a Farm,' captures the spirit of adventure and mishap that often accompanied the popular rural tours of the Victorian era. The image depicts a group of well-dressed tourists, including a gentleman in a top hat and a young boy, wading through a field of dung, seemingly in search of a rustic sight. The scene is filled with humor and satire, as a woman in the foreground beckons her husband, Mr. B, to follow her, exclaiming, "Never mind my husband's nasty dung, come this way, Mr. B, I'll show you my grotto and waterfall." The scene is further enlivened by the presence of quacking ducks attacking the young boy and a gentleman getting stuck in the mud. The engraving is adorned with various vignettes and medallions, featuring scenes of Irish life, both day and night, and is reminiscent of the popular 'Rovings, Ramble, and Sprees' publications of the time. The title of this print, 'William Heath, Frontispiece,' suggests that it may have been the cover illustration for a book or periodical. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving transport us back to the Regency and Georgian eras, filled with caricature, satire, and comedy. Despite the messy and unpleasant circumstances, the tourists' determination to experience the 'real' Ireland is a testament to the adventurous spirit of the Victorian age.
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