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Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members (engraving)
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Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members (engraving)
1038742 Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members. Illustration for The Graphic, 11 March 1893.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23561722
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Duke Of Marlborough Duke Of Richmond Members Picture Presenting Sir Godfrey Kneller Year Jacob Tonson Kit Cat Club
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The captivating engraving titled "Naming Toasts for the Year at the Kit-Cat Club, the Duke of Kingston presenting his Daughter Lady Mary Pierpoint to the Members" takes us back in time to an exclusive gathering of aristocrats and intellectuals. The scene is set within the opulent interiors of the Kit-Cat Club, a renowned 18th-century London society club known for its influential members. In this particular moment captured by Charles Green, we witness a significant event as the Duke of Kingston proudly presents his daughter, Lady Mary Pierpoint, to the esteemed members. The room is filled with anticipation and excitement as they gather around to partake in naming their annual toasts. The artwork showcases a diverse group of individuals from various walks of life - politicians, writers, artists - all united by their social status and intellectual pursuits. Notable figures such as Sir Robert Walpole, Sir Richard Steele, and Jacob Tonson can be identified among them. The grandeur of this occasion is further enhanced by the presence of exquisite portraits adorning the walls painted by renowned artist Sir Godfrey Kneller. Each detail in this engraving speaks volumes about aristocratic society during that era - from elegant attire to refined manners. This print serves as a window into a world where privilege and intellect intertwine. It invites us to imagine ourselves amidst these luminaries while reminding us of both their influence on history and our fascination with it.
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