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English dandies smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris, the Rambles
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English dandies smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris, the Rambles
FLO4686733 English dandies smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light. 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 smashing a street lantern in Paris. Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light. 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 whimsical hand-colored engraving by George Cruikshank, we are transported to the streets of Paris where a group of English dandies are causing mischief by smashing a street lantern. The scene captures the carefree spirit and rebellious nature of these young men as they engage in what appears to be a late-night spree by lamp-light.
The title "Dick and his Companions Smashing the Glim or a Spree by Lamp-light" sets the tone for this humorous and slightly chaotic image. The dandies, with their fashionable attire and mischievous expressions, seem to revel in their act of vandalism, adding an element of satire to the scene.
This engraving is part of David Carey's "Life in Paris," offering a glimpse into the rambles, sprees, and amours of characters like Dick Wildfire. Through Cruikshank's skilled handiwork, we can almost hear the laughter and shouts echoing through the cobbled streets as these Englishmen disrupt the peaceful night in Paris.
As we gaze upon this lively depiction filled with humor and satire, we are reminded that sometimes it's okay to let loose and have some fun - even if it means breaking a few rules along the way.
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