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The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller. The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
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The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller. The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. The clerk, Dick Swiveller, plays cribbage while his masters are away
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1850s Alfred Jacob Miller Broom Charles Dickens Charles John Huffam Dickens Class Curiosity Curious Dickens Charles Dickens Charles John Huffam Door Doors Eavesdropping Inquisitive Keyhole Listening Looking Through Marchioness Miller Alfred Jacob Nobility Servant Servants Social Class The Old Curiosity Shop Walters Art Museum Working Class Aristocrat
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This oil painting by Alfred Jacob Miller, titled 'The Marchioness from Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop,"' transports us to the mid-19th century and invites us into a world of intrigue and social class distinctions. The scene depicts a young woman, dressed in the elegant attire of an aristocrat, standing before a door, her inquisitive gaze focused intently through a keyhole. The Marchioness, a character from Charles Dickens' classic novel, is shown here in a moment of eavesdropping, her curiosity piqued by the happenings within the room. In the background, a young servant, Dick Swiveller, is seen engrossed in a game of cribbage, oblivious to the lady's presence. The interior of the room is filled with an air of quietude, the muted colors of the furnishings and the dimly lit space creating an atmosphere of intimacy and secrecy. Miller's masterful use of color and composition draws the viewer in, inviting us to explore the story unfolding before us. The painting's rich, textured details and meticulous brushwork are reminiscent of the era's heritage art, making it a valuable addition to any collection of 19th-century American art. This painting, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, offers a glimpse into the world of Dickens' literature and the social class distinctions of the time. The Marchioness's expression of intrigue and the servant's unawareness create a compelling contrast, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the intrigue of the human condition.
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