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Lady in crinoline dress with two gentlemen callers
Lady in crinoline dress with two gentlemen callers in a parlour. Rosa McDermott with Jack Bunting twirling his tam o shanter and Jasper Goldspink lounging on a chair. The two strings. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Plain or Ringlets?, Bradbury and Evans London, 1860. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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This charming handcoloured steel engraving, titled 'Plain or Ringlets?' by John Leech, captures the essence of Victorian society and the art of courtship in a small provincial town. The image features a lady named Rosa McDermott, elegantly dressed in a crinoline gown and holding a parasol, as she entertains two gentlemen callers, Jack Bunting and Jasper Goldspink, in her parlor. Jack, with a twirl of his tam o' shanter, engages Rosa in a lively dance, while Jasper lounges casually on a chair, seemingly unfazed by the scene unfolding before him. The two strings of Rosas crinoline dress are taut, indicating the excitement and anticipation of the moment. Outside, the sun sets over a quiet street, casting a warm glow over the scene. A pony and carriage wait nearby, suggesting that the evening may involve a promenade or a drive. John Leech, a renowned English caricaturist and illustrator, expertly captures the comical and humorous aspects of this Victorian scene. His intricate line work and attention to detail bring the characters and their surroundings to life, transporting us back to an era of rustic charm and romantic courtship. This engraving, originally published in Robert Smith Surtees' book 'Plain or Ringlets?' in 1860 by Bradbury and Evans in London, is a delightful reminder of the simple pleasures and social customs of the Victorian era.
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