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Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor
Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, Its madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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Brothers Comedy Dandy Diamonds Flattery Gabriel Gentleman Gihaut Jewelry Monde Necklace Parlor Petites Present Scheffer Stones Insincerity
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add an air of timeless elegance to your space with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment of romance and emotion. With intricate details and rich colors, this rights-managed print transports you back in time. The lady's expressive gaze, the gentleman's tender expression, and the delicate necklace all combine to create a stunning work of art that tells a story. Bring the charm of the past into your home or office and start a conversation with this beautiful Framed Print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this exquisitely detailed hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, we witness a scene of flattery and insincerity unfolding in an elegant 19th-century parlor. The gentleman, impeccably dressed in the fashion of the time, presents a delicate necklace to the lady, who gazes at him with a mixture of surprise and skepticism. The necklace, adorned with tiny stones, is held up against her chest for her inspection. The lady, with a quizzical expression, asks, "Is it madness, my friend! Am I worth it?" The question hangs in the air, as the gentleman's sincerity is called into question. The artist, Jean Gabriel Scheffer, masterfully captures the moment of hesitation and doubt that lingers between the two characters. The interior of the parlor is richly furnished, with plush velvet chairs, ornate mirrors, and delicate floral arrangements adding to the sense of opulence and luxury. The gentleman's attire, complete with a top hat and cane, further emphasizes the dandyish fashion of the time. Despite the apparent comedy of the situation, the scene also speaks to deeper themes of beauty, social status, and the value placed on material possessions. The lady's question challenges the gentleman's motives, and the tiny stones of the necklace serve as a reminder that true worth lies not in material wealth, but in the intangible qualities of love, respect, and genuine admiration. This beautiful and intricately detailed hand-colored lithograph, produced by the Gihaut brothers in Paris in 1829, offers a glimpse into the social scenes and interior decor of the time, as well as the complexities of human relationships and emotions.
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