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Jumping at conclusions (engraving)
3640718 Jumping at conclusions (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumping at conclusions. Illustration from Society Pictures by George du Maurier selected from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1891). Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / George Collection
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Jumping at Conclusions - A Satirical Engraving from the 19th Century
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. This print titled "Jumping at Conclusions" takes us back to Victorian England, where renowned artist George du Maurier skillfully captures a humorous scene. The engraving, selected from Punch magazine's Society Pictures collection, offers a scathing satire on society's tendency to hastily draw mistaken conclusions. In this amusing depiction, we find ourselves in a picturesque park setting. A young girl and her governess are strolling by a tranquil pond when they chance upon an unexpected sight. Mistakenly assuming that they have stumbled upon something scandalous, both point with shock and disbelief towards the water. However, as our eyes follow their pointing fingers, we realize that their assumptions couldn't be further from the truth. Instead of witnessing any indecency or impropriety, we see a fully clothed man innocently taking a leisurely swim in the pond. The juxtaposition between their exaggerated reactions and the innocent reality creates an engaging visual narrative filled with wit and irony. Du Maurier's clever use of costume and caricature adds depth to this satirical cartoon while shedding light on societal norms of his time. With its clean digital restoration preserving every intricate detail of this remarkable artwork, "Jumping at Conclusions" invites us to reflect on our own tendencies to jump to hasty judgments without considering all the facts. It serves as a timeless reminder not only of human fallibility but also of how humor can expose societal absurdities across cultures and generations.
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