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Man and woman lost in the countryside in a night storm
Man and woman lost in the countryside in a night storm with a servant holding a lantern. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Man and Woman Lost in the Countryside in a Night Storm
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is a captivating handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, created to accompany Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. This evocative image portrays a man and woman, huddled together for warmth, as they are lost in the desolate countryside during a storm. A servant, holding a lantern, walks ahead, leading the way through the muddy terrain. The scene is a poignant depiction of the hardships and miseries of rural life in the Regency and Georgian eras. The man, dressed in tattered clothes, is attempting to mend his worn-out shoes by the light of the lantern, while the woman, with a worried expression, looks on. In the background, a room with women and children huddled around a hearth, a dog and cat by their side, offers a glimmer of hope and comfort. The intricately detailed engraving showcases the various tools of the cobbler's trade - a hammer, bellows, and tongs - as well as the leather and shoes in various stages of repair. The use of handcolouring adds depth and warmth to the image, making it a visually stunning and evocative representation of the challenges faced by those living in the countryside during this period. Thomas Rowlandson's masterful use of satire and caricature in his illustrations for "Miseries of Human Life" offers a unique and insightful perspective into the everyday lives and struggles of people during the Regency and Georgian eras. This image of "Man and Woman Lost in the Countryside in a Night Storm" is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination required to survive in such harsh conditions.
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