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Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour. A Lying in Visit. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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In this intricately detailed handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Mother with New Born Baby Visited by Several Women," we witness a scene from the Georgian Regency era's social customs - a lying-in visit. The mother, lying in a large, ornate bed, cradles her newborn baby with a look of exhaustion and relief on her face. Several women, dressed in the fashionable styles of the time, gather around the bedside, eager to offer their congratulations and support. The room is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement, yet there is also a hint of frustration and impatience in the air. The women, some standing and others seated, engage in animated conversation, their gestures and expressions betraying their eagerness to be heard. The mother, however, appears to be lost in the world of her newborn, her gaze fixed on the tiny bundle in her arms. The scene is set in a parlour, with a fireplace and ornate furnishings, yet the cold wind outside is evident through the open window, making the room feel even more bone-chilling. The women, bundled up in thick shawls and coats, huddle together, their breath visible in the frosty air. This engraving, designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," published by Ackermann in 1808, is a satirical and caricatured depiction of the lying-in visit, a social custom that was both a source of joy and frustration for women in the Georgian and Regency eras. The intricate details, vibrant colours, and witty commentary make this a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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