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A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc
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A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc
A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc. pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving). (ie) Being dragg d through mud and mire by your cockney friend (who has lately taken a seat in the country) to show the improvements to his ignorance in Far
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In this whimsical hand-coloured engraving titled "A Visit to Cockney Farm - Viewing the Grounds etc. etc. etc. ", we are transported back to the year 1835, immersing ourselves in a comical scene of rural exploration. The print, created by renowned artist George Cruikshank (1792-1878), captures the hilarious misadventures of a city-dwelling cockney friend who has recently taken up residence in the countryside. As we gaze upon the image, our eyes are immediately drawn to a portly man being dragged through mud and mire by his enthusiastic cockney companion. With pitchfork in hand and dung-covered boots, they traverse the farmyard with great gusto, oblivious to their disheveled appearance. Surrounding them is an idyllic country landscape filled with charming details: a dovecote perched atop a thatched roof cottage, playful ducklings waddling alongside their mother near a glistening waterfall, and haystacks dotting the fields as far as the eye can see. Cruikshank's caricature style adds an element of humor to this delightful scene; every character exudes exaggerated expressions and poses that elicit laughter from viewers. This satirical artwork serves as both entertainment and social commentary on urbanites' ignorance of rural life during that era. This hand-coloured engraving is part of Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection—a treasure trove of historical prints capturing moments from centuries past
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