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A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate (coloured engraving)
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A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate (coloured engraving)
2818059 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate. Illustration for Follies of the Year by John Leech, a series of coloured etchings from Punchs Pocket Books, 1844-1864, published by Bradbury Evans & Co.); © Look and Learn
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Absurd Absurdities Bottoms Candidate Child Care Diet Duties Duty Follies Folly Models Prize Giving Progress Rewarding Role Self Mockery Stereotypes Successful Toddler Toddlers New Baby New Born New Born Babes New Born Infant Newborn Newly Born
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A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate
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is a vibrant and humorous coloured engraving by John Leech. This delightful print captures the absurdities of 19th-century society, particularly in relation to the roles and expectations placed upon women and their children. The scene depicts a prize-giving ceremony at a baby show, where Materfamilias (the mother figure) rewards a successful candidate. The exaggerated stereotypes are evident as she presents the prize to an infant with comically large bottoms. Leech's satire cleverly highlights the folly of societal norms surrounding child care and domestic duties during this era. Through his satirical drawing, Leech mocks not only English models of motherhood but also German culture, as evidenced by references to Germany throughout the caption. The cartoon serves as scathing satire on both European societies' views on child-rearing. This amusing illustration was originally published in "Follies of the Year" part of Punch's Pocket Books series from 1844-1864. It showcases Leech's talent for capturing humor through caricature while providing social commentary on contemporary issues. Overall, this print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on how societal expectations have evolved over time while reminding us that self-mockery can be both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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