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March of Intellect. Mechanical, 1829 (hand coloured etching on paper)
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March of Intellect. Mechanical, 1829 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7483082 March of Intellect. Mechanical, 1829 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); 25x35 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Artist: Robert Seymour (1798-1836)
Satire on steam consisting of five images around a central image, published by Thos. McLean. 26 Haymarket, London.
Six satirical vignettes published by Thomas McLean, London, based on the concept of the potential uses of steam power. The drawings depict, in clockwise direction from top left: War by steam'; a flying machine; Phrenological cases. To form the intellect'; Amputation by steam'; Quick passage to the Antipodes, which shows a shaft drilled from the northern to the southern hemisphere through which people are transported upside-down, so that when they reach the other side they will be standing upright!; and Beauty makers from Paris, in which people are depicted being stretched into absurd shapes by a steam-driven machine.
Robert Seymour (1798-1836) was a British London-based illustrator and caricaturist. His works were prominent in the 1820s and 1830s in prints, books and periodicals. He provided illustrations for Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers and several commercial printings with publishers to great public success.); © Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This hand-colored etching on paper, titled "March of Intellect. Mechanical" by Robert Seymour, is a fascinating satire on the potential uses of steam power in 1829. The central image is surrounded by five vignettes that depict various absurd and humorous scenarios involving steam technology.
In one vignette, we see a flying machine soaring through the sky, while another shows an unconventional method of amputation using steam power. There is even a depiction of a quick passage to the Antipodes, where people are transported upside-down through a shaft drilled from the northern to the southern hemisphere.
One particularly amusing scene shows "Beauty makers from Paris," where individuals are stretched into ridiculous shapes by a steam-driven machine. This whimsical take on technological advancements reflects both the excitement and apprehension surrounding industrial progress during this time period.
Robert Seymour's illustrations were not only visually captivating but also socially relevant, as they provided commentary on contemporary issues such as war and scientific innovation. His work was widely popular in prints, books, and periodicals of the 19th century.
This print serves as a reminder of how art can be used to reflect and critique society's values and beliefs, making it a valuable piece for historical reflection and artistic appreciation.
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