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Very Polite: The Party on the Grey, having invited some Strangers to Lunch...1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
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Very Polite: The Party on the Grey, having invited some Strangers to Lunch...1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
Very Polite: The Party on the Grey, having invited some Strangers to Lunch, shows them the Nearest Way (by half a mile) to his House, 1856. Humorous countryside scene with top-hatted gents riding horses. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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is a humorous and enchanting engraving by the British artist Joseph Swain, published in the Illustrated London News in 1856. The scene depicts a group of top-hatted gentlemen on horses, who have been invited to lunch at a country estate. The host, also dressed in a top hat and riding a grey horse, leads the way for his guests by pointing to the nearest fence and shouting, "The shortest way, gentlemen, is just over yonder, by half a mile." The charming countryside setting is filled with rustic charm, as the riders jump over a fence, their horses in mid-air, while one gentleman smokes a pipe and another brandishes a whip. The men are dressed in fashionable Victorian clothing, with tailored coats and breeches, adding to the authenticity of the scene. Swain's use of black and white contrasts creates a striking visual effect, highlighting the textures of the clothing, the horses' coats, and the intricate details of the fence and the landscape. The image is a delightful example of regionalism and rural life in 19th century Britain, filled with humor and the spirit of the times. Joseph Swain's "Very Polite: The Party on the Grey" is a captivating and amusing snapshot of a bygone era, inviting us to appreciate the simple pleasures of country living and the camaraderie of a group of gentlemen on a sunny afternoon. The print is a must-have for any collector of 19th century art, humor, or rural scenes.
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