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Regency gentlemen gambling on the card game Hazard at Brooks club. The Great Subscription Room at Brooks, or Opposition Members engaged upon Hazard-ous Points
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Regency gentlemen gambling on the card game Hazard at Brooks club. The Great Subscription Room at Brooks, or Opposition Members engaged upon Hazard-ous Points
FLO4619219 Regency gentlemen gambling on the card game Hazard at Brooks club. The Great Subscription Room at Brooks, or Opposition Members engaged upon Hazard-ous Points. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.; (add.info.: Regency gentlemen gambling on the card game Hazard at Brooks club. The Great Subscription Room at Brooks, or Opposition Members engaged upon Hazard-ous Points. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London, 1825. Written by Bernard Blackmantle, a pseudonym for Charles Molloy Westmacott.); © Florilegius
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Angleterre Bernard Blackmantle Betting Brooks Candlestick Card Table Casual Charles Molloy Westmacott Gambling Gentlemans Club Gentlemen Gentlemens Club Hazard Lumiere Lustre Robert Cruikshank The English Spy Top Hat Allemagne Grande Bretagne Regency
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This print captures the essence of Regency-era gentlemen indulging in a game of Hazard at the prestigious Brooks club. The scene is set in The Great Subscription Room, where members are engrossed in high-stakes gambling and intense competition. With their top hats perched elegantly on their heads, these gentlemen exude sophistication and refinement as they engage in this popular card game.
The hand-colored copperplate engraving by Robert Cruikshank beautifully brings to life the atmosphere of the club, with its opulent decor and flickering candlelight adding to the ambiance. Bernard Blackmantle's satirical commentary adds an extra layer of depth to the image, highlighting the frivolity and risk-taking nature of these aristocratic men.
As we gaze upon this scene from 1825 London, we are transported back in time to a world where social status and wealth were intertwined with leisurely pursuits such as gambling. The intricate details captured in this illustration invite us to ponder on the complexities of human behavior and societal norms during this era.
Overall, this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing not only the artistry of Robert Cruikshank but also shedding light on the cultural practices that defined Regency England.
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