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Four fashionable Regency ladies playing cards
Four fashionable Regency ladies playing cards in a candlelit room.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807
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1. Title: "A Regency Evening of Fashion and Leisure: Four Elegant Ladies Engaged in a Game of Cards by Candlelight" This handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton, titled "Card Playing," is an exquisite depiction of four fashionable Regency ladies enjoying a leisurely evening of card games in a candlelit room. The image is taken from Christopher Anstey's "The New Bath Guide," published in Bath, England, in 1807 by John Browne. The ladies, dressed in the height of Regency fashion, are seated around a table adorned with fine china and crystal glassware. Their elegant attire includes high-waisted gowns, intricately detailed bodices, and voluminous skirts, accessorized with lace caps, shawls, and feathers. Their refined posture and attentive expressions suggest a lively and engaging game of cards, while the flickering candlelight adds an air of sophistication and mystery to the scene. The Regency era, which spanned from approximately 1811 to 1820, was a time of social and cultural transformation in England. Bath, a popular resort town known for its health-giving waters, was a hub of fashionable society, attracting the elite and affluent. This engraving offers a glimpse into the world of Regency leisure activities, where card games, fashionable attire, and candlelit evenings were cherished pastimes. The intricate details of the engraving, from the delicate folds of the ladies' gowns to the ornate patterns on the tableware, showcase the skill and artistry of Francis Eginton and the publishing house of John Browne. This beautiful and historic image is a testament to the elegance and allure of the Regency era and serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of fashion, games, and candlelit evenings.
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