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Merveilleuses playing the game of blind mans buff
Merveilleuses playing the game of blind mans buff. A blindfolded woman runs in a garden as one woman strokes her hand and another grabs her muslin dress. Another woman crouches near a chair and covers her head with a shawl. It can be played inside, or in a defined exterior. The blindfolded person has to guess the name of the person who touches her. Illustration by Dominique Bosio. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. Merveilleuses playing the game of blind mans buff. A blindfolded woman runs in a garden as one woman strokes her hand and another grabs her muslin dress. Another woman crouches near a chair and covers her head with a shawl. It can be played inside, or in a defined exterior. The blindfolded person has to guess the name of the person who touches her. Illustration by Dominique Bosio. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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Blind Man's Buff: A Delightful and Satirical Glimpse into the World of the Merveilleuses This handcoloured engraving by Dominique Bosio, taken from Pierre de la Mesangere's Le Bon Genre published in Paris in 1817, offers a delightful and satirical glimpse into the world of the Merveilleuses, a group of fashionable and influential women in Paris during the Napoleonic Empire. The image portrays the women engaging in a playful game of Blind Man's Buff, a popular pastime that could be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. The blindfolded woman at the center of the composition, dressed in a flowing muslin gown, runs through the garden, her hand outstretched in an attempt to guess the identity of the person touching her. One woman strokes her hand, while another playfully grabs at her dress. A third woman, wearing a turban and holding a fan, crouches near a chair and covers her head with a shawl, waiting to be tagged next. The Merveilleuses were known for their extravagant fashion, often wearing elaborate headdresses and flowing gowns, as seen in this illustration. The game of Blind Man's Buff provided a fun and entertaining way for these women to socialize and connect with one another, while also offering a playful commentary on the frivolity and excess of the time. This engraving is a charming reminder of the pastimes and entertainments that defined the lifestyle of the Merveilleuses during the Napoleonic Empire. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of simple pleasures and the importance of connection and community, even in the most fashionable of circles.
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