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Peep O Days and Famiiy Men at the Finish, from "The English Spy", pub
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Peep O Days and Famiiy Men at the Finish, from "The English Spy", pub
3090264 Peep O Days and Famiiy Men at the Finish, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night scene near Covent Garden; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22628794
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Comical Covent Garden Fur Cape Gentlemen Pickpocket Playing Cards Pocket Watch Rogues Rosary Ruffians Theft
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This hand-colored engraving, titled "Peep O Days and Family Men at the Finish" takes us back to a lively night scene near Covent Garden in 1824. The artist, Isaac Robert Cruikshank, masterfully captures the comical chaos of this bustling London street. In the foreground, we see a group of gentlemen engrossed in their card game while enjoying their beverages. Their fur capes and refined attire suggest they belong to higher social classes. Meanwhile, seated nearby is an elegant lady with her smoking pipe and pocket watch carefully guarded. Her presence adds an air of mystery amidst the ruffians lurking around. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable as he portrays various characters engaged in different activities throughout the scene. Women can be seen sipping coffee or indulging in pie while engaging in animated conversations. A pickpocket cunningly attempts to steal from one unsuspecting gentleman's pocket as another lady clutches her rosary tightly, perhaps seeking divine protection from these mischievous rogues. Cruikshank's skillful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic atmosphere that heightens our curiosity about each character's story within this chaotic setting. This enchanting print offers us a glimpse into early 19th-century London life with its humorous depiction of everyday scenes infused with mischief and charm. It serves as both entertainment and historical documentation for those fascinated by this era's societal dynamics and peculiarities.
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