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English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers
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English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers
FLO4686826 English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris, the Rambles, Sprees and Amours of Dick Wildfire, Fairburn, London, 1822.; (add.info.: English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris, the Rambles, Sprees and Amours of Dick Wildfire, Fairburn, London, 1822.); © Florilegius
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank, we are transported to a scene of high society drama in a billiard room. English dandies are seen leaving English hustlers behind, as they become aware of the Parisian sharpers attempting to cheat them. The intricate details and expressions captured in this artwork bring to life the tension and excitement of the moment.
The setting is filled with elements that speak to the time period - from the elaborate fashion of the dandies to the ornate clock on the wall. The contrast between the sophisticated English gentlemen and the cunning French sharpers adds an intriguing dynamic to the composition.
As we delve into this scene, we can almost hear whispers of deceit and see glances exchanged between players. The humor and satire present in Cruikshank's work add another layer of depth to this image.
Life in a billiard room was not just about playing games; it was also about navigating social hierarchies and outsmarting opponents. This print captures a moment where power dynamics shift, alliances are tested, and wits are put to the ultimate test. It serves as a reminder that even in leisurely pursuits like billiards, one must always be vigilant against those who seek to deceive.
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