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Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, if she catches me. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel
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Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, if she catches me. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel
FLO4691417 Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, if she catches me. 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 and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, if she catches me. 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 handcoloured lithograph from 1829, we see a gentleman and an old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. The gentleman is playfully teasing the old lady, telling her that she is leaving her fortune to fate. However, as he speaks these words, his thoughts betray him - he worries about being caught in his mischievous act.
The scene captures a moment of light-hearted humor and social interaction among the bourgeoisie of 19th century Paris. The elegant interior of the restaurant, with its wine glasses and fashionable decor, sets the stage for this comedic exchange between the two characters.
The artist behind this illustration, Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer, has skillfully depicted not only the physical details of the scene but also the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters. Through his work, we are invited to consider the contrast between what people say and what they truly think.
This print from Petites Scenes du Monde offers a glimpse into everyday life in 19th century Europe, highlighting moments of wit and charm that transcend time. It reminds us that human nature - with all its complexities and contradictions - remains constant across centuries.
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