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The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting (engraving)
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The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting (engraving)
1596964 The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1890.
R Caton Woodville); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23395778
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Carriages Dinner Guests Waiting Accidents
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The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting
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is a captivating engraving that transports us back to a winter evening in 1890. Created by Richard Caton Woodville II, this artwork captures the chaos and humor of an unexpected delay during an elegant dinner party. In this scene, we witness a group of well-dressed guests anxiously waiting outside a grand mansion. The snow-covered ground and frosty air suggest that it is wintertime. Carriages are parked haphazardly as accidents have occurred due to the slippery conditions. The guests' expressions range from frustration to amusement, highlighting their anticipation for the delayed feast. Woodville's attention to detail brings life to each character in the engraving. We can almost feel their impatience through their body language and facial expressions. Despite their inconvenience, there is also a sense of camaraderie among them as they exchange stories and laughter while enduring the unforeseen circumstances together. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst elegance and opulence, unexpected events can disrupt our plans. It invites us to reflect on how we handle such situations with grace or perhaps find humor in them instead. "The Guests who kept the Dinner Waiting" not only showcases Woodville's artistic talent but also provides us with insight into social gatherings of that era – where mishaps were part of life's tapestry, adding color and excitement to otherwise ordinary evenings.
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