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Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)
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Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)
8677804 Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer impatient for his meal. Liebig card, late 19th or early 20th Century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection
Media ID 38386704
© Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection / Bridgeman Images
Advertistment Caterer Chef Chefs Cook (profession) Dinner Dinnertime Hunger Hungry Lunch Lunchbreak Lunchbreaks Luncheon Lunches Lunchtime Restaurant Restaurants Supper Tables Wait Waiting
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The vibrant chromolitho print captures the frustration and impatience of a restaurant customer eagerly awaiting his meal. The French School artist from the 19th century expertly portrays the tension in the scene, as the customer anxiously looks around for any sign of his food.
The detailed depiction of the customer's body language and facial expression conveys his growing hunger and annoyance at the delay. The colorful attire of both the customer and chef adds to the lively atmosphere of a bustling restaurant kitchen.
This late 19th or early 20th-century Liebig card offers a glimpse into daily life during this time period, highlighting the importance of mealtime rituals and social interactions in dining establishments. The image serves as a humorous reminder that even in centuries past, customers have always been eager for their meals to be served promptly.
Overall, this charming print is not only a visual delight but also a fascinating historical snapshot that transports viewers back to a time when dining out was an event to be savored. It captures universal emotions that remain relatable today, making it a timeless piece of art that continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
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