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The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
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The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country. From Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks, of St. Botolph Lane and Great Coram Street by Robert Smith Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trü bner & Co. Ltd. London, 1838]
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The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838
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is a vibrant and comical print by Henry Thomas Alken that captures one of the amusing escapades of Mr Jorrocks. This scene is taken from the book "Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks" written by Robert Smith Surtees in 1838. In this artwork, we witness Mr Jorrocks' aspiration to embrace the sporting life in the countryside despite his Cockney grocer background. The image showcases a fox hunting event where Mr Jorrocks appears as an unexpected participant known as "Swell". His unconventional appearance surprises both the members of the Surrey Hunt and their horses alike. Alken's use of color brings vibrancy to this humorous scene while highlighting the social class differences between Mr Jorrocks and those around him. With his rustic charm and satirical portrayal of rural life in Britain during the nineteenth century, Alken manages to capture both silliness and satire within this single frame. This print serves as a testament to Alken's artistic talent in capturing lively moments with precision while also shedding light on societal aspirations prevalent during that era. It remains an important piece for art enthusiasts interested in regionalism and British literature from this period.
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