Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay

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Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay

Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair. Captioned, Those household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay'. By Stan Terry, illustrator, (b 1890) who created cartoons and illustrations for Punch, The Sketch, The Bystander and Tatler. Date: 1925

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Carpet Clay Despair Gardening Gods Household Idol Stan Terry Treading 1925

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is a witty and humorous caricature illustration created by the renowned British artist Stan Terry in 1925. The image captures a man in the act of entering a neat living room, unaware of the chaos he is about to bring in. With gardening tools in hand and covered in clay, he carelessly treads the muddy substance into the pristine carpet, leaving a trail of destruction behind him. In the background, a woman with a pained expression and folded arms looks away in despair, as if pleading with the gods for mercy. Stan Terry, born in 1890, was a prolific illustrator and cartoonist who graced the pages of popular magazines such as Punch, The Sketch, The Bystander, and Tatler. His work during the 1920s was known for its humorous and satirical take on everyday life, often poking fun at the quirks and foibles of the British public. This illustration, in particular, highlights the age-old struggle between the messy realities of household chores and the desire for a perfect home. The title "Those Household Gods - The Idol with Feet of Clay" adds an extra layer of meaning, suggesting that even the gods themselves are subject to the whims and imperfections of everyday life. The intricate details and expressive characters in this black and white illustration showcase Terry's exceptional artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of human emotion and behavior. This timeless piece continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a humorous and relatable commentary on the challenges of maintaining a clean and orderly home.

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