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Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer
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Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer
FLO4691424 Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, What we say and what we think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.; (add.info.: Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, What we say and what we think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.); © Florilegius
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In this charming 19th-century lithograph, we are transported to a parlor where a gentleman is presenting a lady with a necklace. She looks at him incredulously and exclaims, "It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it?" Her thoughts reveal her skepticism as she considers the tiny stones on the necklace.
The scene captures a moment of humor and social commentary on flattery and insincerity in bourgeois society. The contrast between what is said out loud and what is truly felt adds depth to the interaction between the characters.
The hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer beautifully depicts this small scene of the world. The intricate details in their clothing, expressions, and surroundings transport us back to Paris in 1829.
As we admire this piece of art, we can't help but ponder on themes of beauty, fashion, comedy, and social life depicted in this image. It serves as a reminder that words may not always reflect our true thoughts or feelings.
Overall, this print invites us to delve into the complexities of human interactions and societal norms through its subtle yet powerful portrayal of everyday life in 19th-century France.
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