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English lady receiving surprise visitors in breakfast
English lady receiving surprise visitors in breakfast room, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville curtsies to Mrs Watkins, Mr Willie Watkins, and Miss Watkins. A maid in torn apron opens the door. The Ladies. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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In this 19th century handcoloured steel engraving by John Leech, we find ourselves transported back in time to a quintessential English breakfast scene. The image, titled "Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds," depicts an English lady, Mrs. Lucy Somerville, in a elegant morning gown, gracefully curtsying to her surprise visitors: Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Willie Watkins, and Miss Watkins. The unexpected guests have arrived at the Somerville estate, likely on a rustic sightseeing tour of the countryside. As the ladies engage in polite conversation, a maid in a torn apron rushes in from the background, opening the door to admit yet more visitors. The scene is filled with the charm and comedic misadventures of Victorian life. The idyllic setting is further enhanced by the presence of a haystack, a chicken, and a barn in the background, emphasizing the contrast between the town and country life. However, the tranquility is disrupted as a child, dressed in a town bourgeois outfit, peeks out from behind the haystack, possibly having gotten lost or simply curious about the commotion. Meanwhile, a gentleman, likely a member of the visiting party, finds himself stuck in the mud outside, while his hounds, unleashed and excited, attack a group of ducks near a pond with a waterfall and grotto in the distance. The chaos unfolds in true Leech style, with a perfect blend of comedy and misery. This enchanting print, originally from Robert Smith Surtees' novel, serves as a delightful reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that life in the Victorian era could bring.
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