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English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere
Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes, Palais Royal, Paris. Waiters bringing hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers and officers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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Ackermann Beresford Calligraphy Etching Flirting Gentleman Georgian Gout Greed Human Inheritance Miser Miseries Misery Money Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Skeleton Strong Title Treasure
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a touch of 19th-century European elegance to your home or office with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This charming scene, taken from the Cafe de Mille Colonnes at the Palais Royal in Paris, transports you back in time with its depiction of fashionable ladies sipping hot chocolate, soldiers, and officers engaging in lively conversation, and a young English gentleman engaging in a flirtatious exchange with the beautiful Limonadiere. Each print is meticulously framed to perfection, adding an air of sophistication and timeless charm to any space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "The Fair Limonadiere: or, The Dance of Life," depicts a young English gentleman engaging in a flirtatious exchange with a charming limonadiere in the fashionable Cafe de Mille Colonnes, located in the Palais Royal in Paris during the Regency and Georgian eras. The scene is filled with an air of elegance and merriment, as waiters bring steaming hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers, and officers. Thomas Rowlandson's illustration, published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1817, offers a satirical commentary on human life through the use of caricature and wit. The title page of "The Dance of Life" reads, "Designed and Etched by Thomas Rowlandson, from an Original Drawing, with a Description by the Reverend James Beresford." The image is rich in detail, with intricate calligraphy and a strong sense of design. The skeletal figure of Death, lurking in the background, serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the various miseries that come with it. The miseries depicted include gout, a strong box, a bag of gold, greed, inheritance, and the misery of money. The gentleman's expression reveals his infatuation with the limonadiere, while her coy smile suggests that she is enjoying the attention. The contrast between the lightheartedness of the scene and the underlying themes of mortality and human folly adds depth and complexity to the image. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the limonadiere's dress to the soldiers' uniforms, showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver. This beautiful and thought-provoking print is a testament to the power of satire and the enduring appeal of the human condition.
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