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Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)
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Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214881 Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim", pseudonym for Louis Gustave Fortune Ratisbonne (1827-1900)); Photo © Duvallon
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This whimsical engraving from 1861 captures the misadventures of Poor Doc as he attempts to camp in the great outdoors. Created by Dame Nature herself, a giant letter P looms over the scene, adding a touch of playful absurdity to the composition.
The artist behind this satirical drawing is none other than Louis Gustave Fortune Ratisbonne, who published under the pseudonym "Trim". Known for his scathing satire and clever wit, Ratisbonne's work often featured humorous commentary on society and culture.
In this particular piece, Poor Doc finds himself in a comically precarious situation as he struggles with his camping gear. The exaggerated expressions and exaggerated features add to the overall sense of chaos and humor in the scene.
As we gaze upon this charming engraving, we are transported back to a time when education was intertwined with entertainment and childhood innocence reigned supreme. The intricate details of costume and attire speak to a bygone era of European elegance and refinement.
Overall, Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! is not just a simple alphabet illustration - it is a delightful snapshot of 19th-century life captured through the lens of satire and whimsy.
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