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English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere
Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes, Palais Royal, Paris. Waiters bringing hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers and officers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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Ackermann Beresford Calligraphy Etching Flirting Gentleman Georgian Gout Greed Human Inheritance Miser Miseries Misery Money Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Skeleton Strong Title Treasure
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"Add a touch of European elegance to your home with the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring "Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating puzzle brings to life the lively scene of the Cafe de Mille Colonnes at the Palais Royal in Paris. Immerse yourself in the rich details of this 19th-century painting as you piece together the intricate images of fashionable ladies sipping limonade, waiters serving hot chocolate, and soldiers and officers engaging in animated conversation. A delightful and engaging activity for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages."
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "The Fair Limonadiere: or, The Dance of Life," depicts a young English gentleman engaging in a flirtatious exchange with a charming limonadiere in the fashionable Cafe de Mille Colonnes, located in the Palais Royal in Paris during the Regency and Georgian eras. The scene is filled with an air of elegance and merriment, as waiters bring steaming hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers, and officers. Thomas Rowlandson's illustration, published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1817, offers a satirical commentary on human life through the use of caricature and wit. The title page of "The Dance of Life" reads, "Designed and Etched by Thomas Rowlandson, from an Original Drawing, with a Description by the Reverend James Beresford." The image is rich in detail, with intricate calligraphy and a strong sense of design. The skeletal figure of Death, lurking in the background, serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the various miseries that come with it. The miseries depicted include gout, a strong box, a bag of gold, greed, inheritance, and the misery of money. The gentleman's expression reveals his infatuation with the limonadiere, while her coy smile suggests that she is enjoying the attention. The contrast between the lightheartedness of the scene and the underlying themes of mortality and human folly adds depth and complexity to the image. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the limonadiere's dress to the soldiers' uniforms, showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver. This beautiful and thought-provoking print is a testament to the power of satire and the enduring appeal of the human condition.
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