Engraving of Pedestrian Hobby Bicycle
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Engraving of Pedestrian Hobby Bicycle
Coloured engraving titled Modern Pegasus or Dandy Hobbies in Full Speed. By Thomas Tegg of 111 Cheapside, 1813
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Bicycle Cheapside Dandy Hobbies Hobby Hobbyhorse Humor Pedestrian Pegasus Ridicule Satire Satirical Speed Tegg
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This engraving, titled "Modern Pegasus or Dandy Hobbies in Full Speed," showcases the whimsical and humorous side of transportation in the early 19th century. Created by Thomas Tegg in 1813, this coloured engraving depicts a dapper gentleman riding a pedestrian hobby bicycle, affectionately referred to as a hobbyhorse. The image, published from Tegg's establishment at 111 Cheapside, London, satirically compares the bicycle rider to the mythical winged horse Pegasus, suggesting the rider's newfound freedom and speed. The engraving's vibrant colours and intricate details bring the scene to life, with the gentleman wearing a fashionable hat and coat, and the bicycle boasting ornate decorations. The background is filled with onlookers, some amused, others in awe, as they watch the dandy in his modern Pegasus fly by. The use of humour and satire in the title and the image itself reflects the growing popularity of bicycles as a fashionable and desirable mode of transportation. This engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insight into the social and cultural trends of the time. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of bicycles, which continue to be a beloved means of transportation and recreation more than two centuries later.
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