Tartuffe hypocritical impostor Interieur lady

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Tartuffe hypocritical impostor Interieur lady

Tartuffe or the hypocritical impostor, Interieur with a lady, Elmire and a gentleman, Tartuffe. In the background is a second man, Orgon, under a table. Scene from the play Tartuffe van Moliere from 1664: the lady, Elmire, dressed in a frock with deep neckline sits on a chair, her right arm leaning on a thick book on a table. Behind her is the character Tartuffe, who tries to seduce her. In the background you can see how her husband Orgon watches the two under a table. Through this list, Elmire convinces her husband that his blind faith in Tartuffe, a religious fanatic, is being abused. Comedy, clothes, mens clothes, dress, gown: robe volante (womens clothes), eavesdropper, Intention, Purpose, Aim, Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, 1760 - 1780, paper, engraving, h 375 mm × w 227 mm

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Media ID 19546966

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1664 1760 1780 Background Background You Chair Clothes Comedy Dress Dressed Frock Gentleman Gown Husband Interieur Jacob Houbraken Lady List Scene Seduce Table Womens Clothes Abused Eavesdropper Intention Purpose Tartuffe

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal scene from the renowned play "Tartuffe or the Hypocritical Impostor" by Moliere, dating back to 1664. The image showcases an intimate interior setting, where a lady named Elmire is seated on an elegant chair, dressed in a frock with a daring deep neckline. Her right arm rests gracefully on a thick book placed upon a nearby table. Intriguingly, lurking behind Elmire is the character Tartuffe himself, whose intentions are far from virtuous as he attempts to seduce her. Meanwhile, in the background of this clandestine encounter lies Elmire's oblivious husband Orgon hidden beneath a table. This cleverly orchestrated tableau serves as Elmire's tool to expose Tartuffe's true nature and convince her husband that his unwavering trust in this religious fanatic has been sorely misplaced. The composition of this engraving exudes both comedy and drama simultaneously. The exquisite details of clothing - including men's attire and women's robe volante - transport us back to the period when this play was first performed. Created by Jacob Houbraken in Amsterdam between 1760 and 1780, this paper engraving measures approximately 375 mm in height and 227 mm in width. As we delve into this mesmerizing image from the Liszt Collection, we are reminded of Moliere's timeless genius for exposing hypocrisy through wit and satire while shedding light on human folly and blind faith.

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