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A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
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A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
7234793 A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A milkmaid rejects the advances of a foolish rustic admirer in flowery waistcoat at the village water pump. An Admirer. Handcoloured wood engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from W. H. Harrisons The Humourist, a Companion for the Christmas Fireside, Rudolph Ackermann, 19 Strand, London, 1831.); © Florilegius
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In this engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump" we are transported to a quaint English village in 1831. The scene depicts a humorous encounter between a milkmaid and her persistent suitor at the local water pump. The milkmaid, with her vibrant red dress and flowing blonde hair, stands confidently beside the fountain as she firmly rejects the advances of an infatuated rustic admirer. Dressed in an extravagant flowery waistcoat, he gazes longingly at her while holding a jug in his hand, perhaps hoping to impress her with his charm. Rowlandson's satirical style shines through as he captures not only the rejection but also the absurdity of this interaction. The artist uses delicate hand coloring techniques to bring life to this comical moment from everyday village life. This engraving is part of W. H. Harrison's "The Humourist" which was intended as entertainment for Christmas gatherings around the fireplace. It serves as both social commentary and light-hearted amusement for its viewers. Through this artwork, Rowlandson invites us into a world where societal norms and customs are playfully ridiculed. It reminds us that even in simpler times, human interactions were filled with humor and complexity. This print offers us a glimpse into 19th-century England—a time when village dynamics and romantic pursuits were intertwined within daily life—making it an intriguing piece that continues to captivate audiences today.
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