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Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market. A Frolic in High Life, or a Visit to Billingsgate
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Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market. A Frolic in High Life, or a Visit to Billingsgate
FLO4618931 Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market. A Frolic in High Life, or a Visit to Billingsgate. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.; (add.info.: Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market. A Frolic in High Life, or a Visit to Billingsgate. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.); © Florilegius
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In this lively and humorous scene captured in a hand-colored copperplate engraving, we see Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress, the Marchioness of Conyngham, engaging in a heated argument with a foul-mouthed fishwife at Billingsgate fish market. The contrast between the elegant high society ladies and the rough-and-tumble market setting creates a comical juxtaposition that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Lady Caroline Lamb, known for her scandalous affairs and outspoken nature, appears to be holding her own against the feisty fishwife, while the Marchioness of Conyngham looks on with amusement. The intricate details in the illustration bring to life the bustling atmosphere of the market, with various fish species on display and vendors haggling over prices.
This scene from "A Frolic in High Life" or "A Visit to Billingsgate" offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of 19th-century England, where class distinctions were starkly evident even in everyday interactions. The satirical tone of the engraving adds an element of wit and irony to the encounter, highlighting themes of power, privilege, and societal norms.
Overall, this artwork by Robert Cruikshank invites viewers to reflect on issues of class hierarchy and gender roles while enjoying a lighthearted moment between unlikely adversaries. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grandeur and opulence, human nature remains delightfully unpredictable.
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