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Sons of harmony - scene Chandois Street, 1801
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Sons of harmony - scene Chandois Street, 1801
Sons of harmony - scene Chandois Street, 1801. Members of a club (possibly The Brilliants ) sitting, asleep, beside a table bearing lighted candles, bottle, glasses and a pipe. The chairman is standing at the head of the table holding an eye-glass to his eye and singing or speaking
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Asleep Bored Boredom Boring Chairman Clubhouse Cruikshank Isaac Isaac Cruikshank Lecturing Sleep Sleeping Speaking Metaphor Monotonous
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Sons of Harmony - Scene Chandois Street, 1801 - A Captive Audience in Boredom
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. This intriguing print captures a moment frozen in time, transporting us back to the lively streets of Chandois in 19th century Britain. Members of what is believed to be The Brilliants club are depicted sitting around a table, seemingly asleep or lost in their own thoughts. The atmosphere is illuminated by flickering candles that cast an ethereal glow on the scene. The chairman stands at the head of the table, holding an eye-glass to his eye as he sings or speaks passionately. His animated gestures and theatrical presence suggest he may be delivering a lecture or engaging in some form of monotonous discourse. Surrounding him are men dressed impeccably in traditional English attire, each with their own unique expressions and postures. Isaac Cruikshank's masterful engraving skillfully combines satire and caricature to convey a sense of boredom within this captive audience. Their slouched positions and distant gazes hint at their disinterest or perhaps exhaustion from long hours spent listening to lectures or speeches. The location itself adds depth to this visual narrative - Chandois Street represents not only a physical avenue but also serves as a metaphor for these men's lives trapped within societal expectations and mundane professions. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, we can't help but wonder about the stories behind these individuals' occupations, relationships, and
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