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Merveilleuses playing the four corners game of tag
The four corners game of tag. Five merveilleuses in muslin dresses play the game of four corners, a version of tag. Illustration by Dominique Bosio. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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Five Merveilleuses Engaged in the Playful Pursuit of the Four Corners Game in this Charming Handcoloured Engraving This image, titled "Five Merveilleuses Playing the Game of Four Corners," is an exquisite handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangère's Le Bon Genre, published in Paris in 1817. The Merveilleuses, a group of fashionable and influential women of the French Empire and Regency eras, are depicted in the midst of a lively game of four corners, a popular version of tag. The women, all dressed in elegant muslin gowns, are shown in various stages of the game. One Merveilleuse, with a fan in hand and a knowing smile on her face, calls out the direction for the others to run. Another, with a gloved hand pointing to the corner she intends to hide in, darts off in that direction. A third Merveilleuse, wearing a stylish bonnet and earrings, has been tagged and stands with a playful pout, awaiting her turn to chase. The intricate details of the women's attire are beautifully rendered, from the delicate muslin fabric of their dresses to the intricate earrings and gloves they wear. The satirical tone of the print is evident in the exaggerated expressions and poses of the women, adding a touch of whimsy and entertainment to this snapshot of fashionable lifestyle during the Napoleonic era. This charming print offers a glimpse into the social and cultural world of the Merveilleuses, providing a delightful reminder of the playful and fashionable pursuits of the past.
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