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English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving)
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English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving)
5912753 English gentleman receiving a letter from his family, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: English gentleman in nightgown and cap receiving a letter from his family. Servant and maid tending the fireplace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817.); © Florilegius
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Bankruptcy Bedroom Debt English Gentleman Fireplace Nightgown Prodigal Son Regency Era Rudolph Ackermann Salvation Tending The Dance Of Life Thomas Rowlandson William Combe Copperplate Engraving Handcoloured Maid
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In this charming engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, we are transported back to the year 1817, where an English gentleman is depicted receiving a letter from his family. Dressed in a nightgown and cap, he stands in his bedroom while a servant and maid tend to the crackling fireplace nearby. The scene exudes warmth and intimacy as the man eagerly awaits news from his loved ones. The image captures a moment of great significance for our protagonist. Perhaps he has been estranged from his family or faced financial troubles such as debt or bankruptcy. As he holds the letter in his hands, one can sense both anticipation and hope for salvation or reconciliation. This engraving evokes themes of familial love, forgiveness, and second chances. Rowlandson's masterful handcoloring technique adds depth and vibrancy to this copperplate engraving originally featured in William Combes' publication "The Dance of Life". It is part of Rudolph Ackermann's collection that showcases caricatures during the Regency era. This print serves as a captivating window into history, offering us a glimpse into domestic life during early 19th-century England. It reminds us of the power that letters held in connecting people across distances and bridging emotional gaps between families separated by circumstance.
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