Source Size = 3779 x 5010

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Liszt Collection

Source Size = 3779 x 5010

THE STORY OF A SEASIDE ELOPEMENT: Edwin loved her dearly, but, being poor, is forbidden the house. Love laughs at locksmiths and other obstacles. Unfortunately his hated rival discovered his little game and informed her mamma. Henceforth she is more strictly guarded. One morning they contrived to meet (much to the disgust of an old gentleman, who wanted his morning dip, and was paying for his machine by time). A plan was arranged. Edwin bribed a chairman to lend him his chair and also his clothes. But didn t feel particularly happy when his fat rival turned up as his first fare

Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy

Media ID 12981319

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1891 Engraving Arranged Building Chair Chairman Discovered Edwin Game Gentleman Guarded Happy Home Laughs Little Love Machine Meet Morning Paying Plan Poor Property Residential Rival Seaside Story Turned Wanted Contrived Dearly Disgust Elopement Fare Forbidden Hated Henceforth Informed Lend Locksmiths Loved Mamma Obstacles Strictly

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "The Story of a Seaside Elopement" takes us back to the Victorian era, where love and obstacles intertwined in a tale of forbidden romance. The image showcases an exquisite residential building by the seaside, its architecture reflecting the grandeur of that time. Edwin, deeply in love but burdened with poverty, is tragically forbidden from entering his beloved's home. However, as we all know, love has a way of defying barriers. Undeterred by locksmiths or any other hindrances, Edwin devises a plan for an elopement with his cherished one. Unfortunately for him, his hated rival uncovers this secret affair and promptly informs her vigilant mother. From then on, she is kept under strict surveillance. Nevertheless, their determination leads them to find solace in clandestine meetings. One morning they seize an opportunity amidst the disapproval of an old gentleman who yearned for his customary morning dip at the beachfront. To execute their plan successfully and avoid detection by their nemesis-turned-taxi-driver rival (who coincidentally appears as Edwin's first fare), Edwin disguises himself using borrowed clothes and even bribes a chairman to lend him his chair. This 1891 engraving captures not only the essence of this romantic escapade but also provides insight into Victorian culture and illustrative techniques prevalent during that era. With its vintage charm and retro styling courtesy of Arkheia's expertise in engravements and historical imagery preservation, this print transports us back in time to witness a timeless story unfold before our eyes.

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