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Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London

Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London


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Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London

Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, Engraving 1807, Two Designs On One Plate. Above, Two Rows Of Burlesqued Yokels (with Two Comely Women, And An Ugly Old One), Seated Behind The Orchestra And Backed By A Rough Brick Wall, Below, Three Members Of The Orchestra Play, Grotesquely Weeping

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1756 1807 1827 Aged Artwork Brick Comedy Country Designs Members Nostalgia Nostalgic Orchestra Plate Play Romantic Rough Rowlandson Rows Seated Thomas Traditional Tragedy Wall Weeping Backed Burlesqued Comely Ugly Yokels


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This vintage engraving, titled "Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London" by Thomas Rowlandson, takes us back to a bygone era of entertainment and artistic expression. Created in 1807, this artwork showcases two contrasting scenes on one plate. In the upper section, we see rows of burlesqued yokels seated behind an orchestra against a rough brick wall. Among them are two comely women and an ugly old lady, adding a touch of humor to the composition. This depiction transports us to the countryside, where comedy reigns supreme. Beneath this jovial scene lies another layer of emotion - tragedy in London. Three members of the orchestra play their instruments while grotesquely weeping. Their expressions convey deep sorrow and evoke feelings of empathy within us. Rowlandson's illustrative technique captures both the light-heartedness found in country life and the melancholy that often accompanies city living during that time period. This engraved image serves as a window into history, allowing us to explore traditional culture through art. With its aged charm and retro styling, this historic artwork invites nostalgia for a time long past. It reminds us of our connection to historical art forms and how they continue to shape our understanding of society today.

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