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Poster Print : Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. Satire from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer
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Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. Satire from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer
FLO4717769 Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. Satire from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by John Collier (Timothy Bobbin) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood, Manchester, 1773.; (add.info.: Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. Satire from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by John Collier (Timothy Bobbin) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood, Manchester, 1773.); © Florilegius
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with this captivating poster print from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer. Witness Captain Plume seducing country wench Rose, while her brother Bullock tries to warn her against him. A satirical masterpiece brought to life by Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder.
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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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In this satirical illustration from George Farquhar's play The Recruiting Officer, we see Captain Plume using his charm to seduce the innocent country wench Rose, much to the dismay of her brother Bullock. As Bullock desperately tries to warn his sister against the smooth-talking captain, Rose seems oblivious to his intentions.
The scene is captured in exquisite detail by artist Thomas Sanders after a drawing by John Collier (Timothy Bobbin), showcasing the folly and moral ambiguity of human passions. The expressions on each character's face tell a story of fear, manipulation, and comic absurdity.
Set in 18th century Britain, this copperplate engraving serves as a scathing satire on recruitment tactics and societal norms of the time. Through humor and wit, Farquhar sheds light on the darker aspects of human nature and highlights the consequences of falling prey to seduction.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the timeless themes explored in Farquhar's work - love, betrayal, and deception. It serves as a poignant reminder that appearances can be deceiving and that one must always be wary of those who seek to manipulate others for their own gain.
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