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Young gentleman in his rooms at university
Young gentleman in his rooms at university being berated by his tutor. A servant brings in a basket of wine bottles, and a woman hides behind a screen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Young Gentleman in his Rooms at University," we are transported back to the Regency era of 19th-century Europe. The scene unfolds in the young gentleman's chambers at his university, where he is engrossed in an intense discussion with his tutor. The tutor's stern expression and pointing finger convey his disapproval, while the young man's crestfallen demeanor suggests a reprimand for some academic misdeed. The room is adorned with the trappings of a well-to-do student: books line the shelves, a globe sits on a table, and a map of Europe is spread out on another. A servant enters, bearing a basket of wine bottles, adding to the air of grandeur and indulgence. A woman, clad in a modest dress, hides behind a screen, her presence a reminder of the complex web of relationships and societal expectations that shaped the lives of young men during this time. The arrival of the wine and the woman's presence suggest that this may be a visit from a relative or a potential suitor. Outside, a horse-drawn carriage is parked at the curb, attended to by footmen and dogs. Riders on horseback can be seen in the distance, adding to the bustling scene of urban life. This intricately detailed and humorous caricature by Rowlandson offers a glimpse into the lives of the young elite during the Regency era, a time of grandeur, family traditions, and the pursuit of knowledge.
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