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Mother playing with daughters in a garden
A young mother dandles a girl on her foot, while her other child drops her toys to beg for a cuddle. A glance at these engravings is enough to see what one can say about this subject, the prettiest thing in the world. A young mother in the bloom of health playing with her children. What a picture! Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. A young mother dandles a girl on her foot, while her other child drops her toys to beg for a cuddle. A glance at these engravings is enough to see what one can say about this subject, the prettiest thing in the world. A young mother in the bloom of health playing with her children. What a picture! Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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This exquisitely hand-colored engraving, titled "Maternal Playtime," is a captivating depiction of a young mother's tender moment with her two daughters in a lush garden setting. The image, taken from Pierre de la Mesangere's Le Bon Genre publication in Paris, 1817, showcases the mother in the prime of her health and vitality. In the foreground, she dandles one daughter on her foot, her expression filled with joy and affection. The other child, dressed in a ribboned dress and shawl, playfully drops her toys to seek a cuddle from her mother. The scene is one of simple pleasure and happiness, a testament to the timeless bond between a mother and her children. The intricate details of the engraving, from the delicate folds of the mother's shawl to the realistic textures of the garden foliage, add to the overall charm and allure of this beautiful work of art. This image, with its satirical, fashionable, and entertaining elements, is a reminder of the beauty and importance of motherhood and the special moments that make up our lives.
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