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Two men falling off their horses after showing off
Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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Two Men Falling Off Their Horses After Showing Off
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is a captivating hand-coloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, created to accompany Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808. This intriguing image offers a satirical commentary on the folly of vanity and the unintended consequences of trying to impress others. The engraving depicts two men, dressed in fashionable Regency attire, seated atop their horses, each attempting to outdo the other with a daring display of horsemanship. One man leans precariously backwards, his arms outstretched, while the other reaches forwards, both trying to maintain their balance as they show off to an unseen audience. However, their hubris is short-lived as they both lose their footing and plummet to the ground, their horses standing unfazed by the spectacle. In the background, a woman lies asleep on a couch, her drowsy expression a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding before her. She clutches a quill and inkpot, suggesting she was previously engrossed in reading or writing. The scene is set in a library, with books and papers scattered about, hinting at the quiet, thoughtful life she leads in contrast to the men's reckless antics. The intricate detail and vibrant colours of the hand-coloured engraving bring the scene to life, inviting the viewer to ponder the miseries of human life, as Reverend Beresford intended. The satirical tone and clever use of caricature by Thomas Rowlandson make this a fascinating and enduring work of art from the Georgian era.
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