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Bookish woman in a library talking to an author
Bookish woman in a library talking to an author. She says, Your last novel is delicious with an indescribable charm. She thinks, Although I only read a few pages. 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 Bust Comedy Dandy Flattery Gabriel Gihaut Monde Petites Scheffer Bookish Insincerity
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In this exquisitely hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, we find ourselves in the hallowed halls of a grand library, where the line between reality and fiction blurrs as a bookish woman engages in a conversation with a distinguished author. The woman, with her glasses perched on the bridge of her nose and a stack of books in tow, listens intently as the author shares stories about his latest novel. Her expression is one of rapt attention and admiration, her eyes sparkling with a hint of flattery. Yet, as she thinks to herself, a subtle shift in her expression reveals the insincerity lurking beneath the surface. Though she has only read a few pages of the author's work, she feels compelled to feign interest and praise, perhaps to impress or to fit in with the sophisticated crowd that surrounds her. The author, oblivious to her insincerity, continues to regale her with tales of his literary creations, his confidence bolstered by her apparent enthusiasm. The scene is a beautiful tableau of life in the world of literature and culture, where art and beauty intertwine with the complexities of human nature. The intricately detailed interior of the library, with its ornate furnishings and grand architecture, serves as a backdrop to this social scene, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. The woman's fashionable attire, complete with a high-collared dress and a feathered hat, adds to the comedy of the situation, highlighting the absurdity of her insincere flattery. This image, created by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer and published by the Gihaut Freres in Paris in 1829, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the nuances of human emotion and the richness of the literary world.
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