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A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Colonial types relaxing. Postprandial enjoyment is the true representation of the dolce far niente of fraternal residents in Manilla. You will please to observe in the Illustration that our positions are not studied; likewise, that we combine ease and pleasure-the rocking-chair of America, the noble invention of that inventive brother of ours, and the still more luxurious Chinese bamboo arm-chair, that perfection of human ingenuity in the finding out of a perfect chair. Tell me, after that, the Chinese are not a great people!...Look at the lower part, that pulls out without your having to get up; look at that wondrous elongation of the arm to rest your legs upon! The windows are open-jossstick burns in his boat-coffee is on the table-weeds in our mouths... From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857
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is an intriguing and evocative black and white wood engraving that captures the essence of leisurely enjoyment and camaraderie among colonial residents in Manilla, Philippines during the 19th century. The image, created by an unknown artist for the "Illustrated London News," depicts a group of men in various poses of relaxation, each taking pleasure in their own way. One man can be seen reclining in a rocking chair, a quintessential American invention, while another lounges in a Chinese bamboo armchair, a testament to the fusion of Eastern and Western influences. The men are engrossed in their post-meal repast, with coffee and cigars at the ready. The lower part of the Chinese chair pulls out, allowing for a more comfortable position, and the windows are open, inviting in the tropical air. The scene exudes an air of luxury and indulgence, with incense burning in a boat and the men casually enjoying their cigars. The windows are open, revealing a glimpse of the lush greenery outside, and the table is adorned with a coffee pot and weeds, a common practice in the tropics to keep mosquitoes at bay. The men appear to be in a state of blissful relaxation, enjoying the simple pleasures of life and the company of one another. The scene is a true representation of the "dolce far niente," or the sweet idleness, that characterized the lives of colonial residents in Manilla during this period. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a moment of leisure and enjoyment in a far-off land.
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