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Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho)
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Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho)
1093617 Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in the washbasket. A scene from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor. Liebig educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22205584
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Embarrassed Embarrassment Falstaff Humiliated Humiliation Liebig Shakespearean Sir John Falstaff The Merry Wives Of Windsor Shakespeare William Shakspeare
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This vibrant chromolitho print titled "Falstaff in the washbasket" captures a humorous scene from Shakespeare's play, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Created by an anonymous European School artist in the late 19th or early 20th century, this artwork is part of a private collection. In this comical image, we witness Sir John Falstaff, a larger-than-life character known for his wit and gluttony, finding himself in an embarrassing predicament. Dressed in medieval costume, Falstaff appears both humiliated and embarrassed as he sits inside a washbasket. This portrayal perfectly captures the moment when Falstaff is tricked by the merry wives who seek revenge on him for his advances. The educational card created by Liebig adds further context to this artwork, making it not only visually captivating but also historically significant. It showcases how literature and English culture have influenced German society during that time period. Through its vivid colors and attention to detail, this print transports us back to Shakespearean times while reminding us of the universal themes explored within his plays – love, deceit, and human folly. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded once again of William Shakespeare's enduring legacy across Europe and beyond.
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