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Man losing control of his mount while passing a carriage
Man losing control of his mount while passing a horse and carriage on a road. How to Pass a Carriage. Academy for Grown Horsemen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed by Henry Bunbury and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Accident Ackermann Beresford Broth Calamity Cold Control Etching Freezing Frozen Georgian Human Losing Miseries Mount Passing Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Skating Thin
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Man Losing Control: A Wintertime Mishap from the Regency Era This hand-colored copperplate engraving, designed by Henry Bunbury and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, depicts a man in the throes of a wintertime calamity as he struggles to maintain control of his mount while passing a horse-drawn carriage on a frozen river. The scene, which is taken from Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808, is a vivid illustration of the precarious nature of travel during the Georgian era. The man, dressed in the fashionable attire of the day, appears to be a skilled horseman, but even his expertise is no match for the thin ice and treacherous conditions. His mount, sensing the danger, rears up in fear, causing the rider to lose his balance. The woman in the carriage, seemingly unfazed by the spectacle, gazes out at the scene with a smirk, while her companion, a man, leans out to offer a sympathetic "Drink, Sir!" of warm broth. The surrounding landscape is beautifully rendered, with skaters gliding on the ice and snow-covered trees and buildings in the background. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds in the clothing to the texture of the ice, transport us back to a time when life's simple pleasures and perils were inextricably linked. This satirical and caricatured image, with its witty commentary on the human condition, is a testament to the artistic prowess of Bunbury and Rowlandson and a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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