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Showing her child to the housekeeper, 1896 (engraving)
2962875 Showing her child to the housekeeper, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 42 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818. This edition published in 1921 by Macmillan and Co. using Thomsons plates from 1896.
While Charlotte Palmer shows her baby at Cleveland, Marianne tries to glimpse Combe Magna, Willoughbys home:and before she had been five minutes within its walls, while the others were busily helping Charlotte shew her child to the housekeeper, she quitted it again, stealing away through the winding shrubberies, now just beginning to be in beauty, to gain a distant eminence ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22797380
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Austen Charlotte Cleveland Housekeeper Palmer Regency
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This engraving, titled "Showing her child to the housekeeper, 1896" takes us back in time to the enchanting world of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The image depicts a scene from Chapter 42 of the novel, where Charlotte Palmer proudly presents her baby to the attentive housekeeper at Cleveland. Meanwhile, Marianne eagerly gazes towards Combe Magna, Willoughby's ancestral home. The artist Hugh Thomson skillfully captures the essence of Georgian society in this illustration. The intricate details bring life to each character and setting, transporting us into Austen's literary universe. As we observe Charlotte sharing her joy with the housekeeper, we can almost hear their animated conversation and feel their excitement. Thomson's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, highlighting not only the characters but also the beautiful surroundings. The winding shrubberies in full bloom create a picturesque backdrop as Marianne steals away through them towards a distant eminence. This moment perfectly encapsulates Marianne's longing for adventure and romance. Through this print, we are reminded of Austen's timeless themes: love, societal expectations, and personal growth. It serves as an invitation for readers both old and new to immerse themselves in Regency-era England—a world filled with elegance and intrigue. With its historical significance as part of Macmillan & Co. 's 1921 edition using Thomson's original plates from 1896, this engraving is not just a work
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