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Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan
BAL42843 Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: To the right Lady Georgiana Gordon (1749-1812) compared to Lady Godiva and rear view of stout woman on the right.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22602582
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Breasts Candle Card Game Cleavage Decency Extravagance Feathers Frivolity Frivolous Gambling Gathering Hanoverian High Society Immoral Indecency Indecent Lascivious Lecher Lecherous Leering Morality Obese Obesity Ostrich Feather Outrage Revealing Seduce Seduction Shock Tables Vice Leer
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning poster prints, featuring the iconic work "Lady Godiva's Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan" by James Gillray. This captivating hand-coloured engraving, originally published in 1796, showcases the legendary tale of Lady Godiva's daring ride through Coventry, as seen through the eyes of the mischievous Peeping Tom. Add an air of intrigue and history to any space with this exquisite fine art print, brought to you by Media Storehouse in collaboration with Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The hand-coloured engraving, "Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan" captures a scandalous scene of high society indulgence and immorality. Created by James Gillray in 1796, the artwork provides a satirical commentary on the vices and decadence of the aristocracy during the Georgian era. In this image, we see men and women gathered around tables engaged in various card games, oblivious to their surroundings. Lady Georgiana Gordon is prominently featured on the right, drawing comparisons to Lady Godiva with her beauty and grace. Behind her stands a stout woman whose rear view adds an element of humor to the composition. Gillray's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of fashion trends at that time. The women are adorned with extravagant feathers, while some men leer lasciviously at their revealing attire. The artist cleverly incorporates elements such as candles and ostrich feathers to enhance both the seductive atmosphere and social critique within this scene. This print challenges societal norms by exposing nudity, shockingly displayed breasts, and indecent behavior among those considered pillars of morality. It serves as a reminder that even those in positions of power can succumb to frivolity and vice. "Lady Godivas Rout" remains an enduring piece that continues to provoke conversations about excesses within aristocratic circles throughout history. Its intricate details offer viewers a glimpse into an era defined by extravagance while questioning notions of decency and propriety.
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