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Student life in Oxford showing typical cluttered students room, with empty bottles
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Student life in Oxford showing typical cluttered students room, with empty bottles
Student life in Oxford showing typical cluttered students room, with empty bottles, gun, boots and saddle tossed on the floor and pet dog occupying a fireside chair. Such a scene could also apply to Cambridge at this time. Aquatint after illustration by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Published c1812
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1756 1827 Aquatint Boots Bottles Cambridge Chair Education Empty Floor Life Oxford Published Room Rowlandson Saddle Scene Student Thomas Time Typical University Apply Cluttered Fireside Occupying Tossed
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This print captures the essence of student life in Oxford during the early 19th century. The cluttered room tells a story of academic pursuits and youthful exuberance, with empty bottles strewn about as remnants of late-night study sessions and social gatherings. Amongst the chaos, a gun, boots, and saddle are carelessly tossed on the floor, hinting at adventurous escapades outside the confines of university walls. A pet dog occupies a fireside chair, seemingly unfazed by the disorder surrounding it. Its presence adds a touch of warmth and companionship to this scene that could easily be replicated in Cambridge as well. This aquatint after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson beautifully captures the spirit of British university life at that time. The image not only offers a glimpse into student living conditions but also reflects broader themes such as freedom, exploration, and camaraderie. It transports us back to an era when education was pursued passionately amidst an atmosphere filled with both intellectual rigor and youthful revelry. Published around 1812, this snapshot from history serves as a reminder that despite changing times and evolving educational systems, certain aspects of student life remain timeless – from disheveled rooms to cherished pets who provide solace amidst academic pressures.
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