Fine Art Print : Incidents of a debutantes first drawing room
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Incidents of a debutantes first drawing room
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News depicting a series of scenes showing the process for a debutante to be presented to the Queen at court. First she waits in her carriage in the Mall until she is finally admitted into Buckingham Palace where she signs her name. She then negotiates the crush of the anterooms where ladies jostle for position and then enters the royal presence where she kisses Queen Victorias hand. The picture along the bottom explains the difficulties involved in the manoeuvre of her long train while simultaneously trying to curtsey to the royal family. Young ladies would take lessons to perfect this move before presentation at court. Date: 1893
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Media ID 14125900
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1893 Buckingham Classes Coming Courts Debs Debutante Debutantes News Presentation Presentations Presented Season Tradition Traditions Upper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of elegance and tradition with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Incidents of a Debutante's First Drawing Room" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical process of a debutante's presentation at the Queen's court. The double-page spread from the Illustrated London News showcases a series of intricately detailed scenes, each one a testament to the grandeur and sophistication of the time. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office with these beautifully crafted, museum-quality prints. Each print is carefully produced using archival-quality materials to ensure longevity and vibrant colors. Experience the rich history and culture of the past, one exquisite print at a time.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning double-page spread from the Illustrated London News, dated 1893, captures the elegant and intricate process of a debutante's presentation at court. The series of scenes unfolds as a young lady, dressed in her finest gown and adorned with the jewels of her family's heritage, waits anxiously in her carriage in the Mall. With a sense of anticipation, she is finally admitted into the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace, where she signs her name in the register. The next challenge awaits her in the anterooms, a bustling sea of ladies vying for position, each eager to secure a coveted spot near the royal presence. Amidst the crush, the debutante manages to navigate her long train, a symbol of her status, and enters the royal presence. Here, she executes a perfectly timed curtsey, a move mastered through countless hours of practice. The bottom of the image provides an insightful explanation of the intricacies involved in the maneuver, as the debutante must balance her train and her respectful obeisance to the monarch. The presentation at court was a cherished tradition of the upper classes, marking the transition of young ladies into society and the beginning of their social season. This historical snapshot offers a glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of the time, a time of tradition and refinement.
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