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Little Women - Meg and three young men at a party
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg sitting in a chair at a dance party, surrounded by three young men (Laurie, Ned Moffat and Fisher). Ned is filling a glass of champagne to give to Meg, but Laurie is concerned that it will give her a headache.
1880
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Alcott Bottle Champagne Fiction Fisher Frank Laurie Louisa Merrill Moffat Thayer
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This image, taken from Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel 'Little Women', depicts Meg March (played by Josephine Preston Peabody in this engraving) in the midst of an elegant 1880s social scene. Surrounded by three young men - Laurie (John Quincy Adams II), Ned Moffat (Charles Dana Gibson), and Fisher Bolton (Frank W. Thayer) - Meg sits gracefully in a chair, adorned with a bouquet of flowers and holding a fan. The attentive Ned, with a bottle of champagne in hand, is about to fill a glass for Meg, while Laurie, with a concerned expression, looks on. Published in the late 19th century, this enchanting scene from 'Little Women' beautifully captures the essence of courtship and social etiquette during this era. Meg, the eldest of the four March sisters, is known for her beauty, grace, and domestic skills, making her a popular figure among the young men of her community. Laurie, a long-time family friend, harbors deep affection for Meg, but is often thwarted by her reluctance to reciprocate his feelings. Ned, a wealthy and charming suitor, offers Meg a more conventional courtship, but she ultimately finds herself drawn to Laurie's passion and sincerity. As Meg accepts the champagne from Ned, Laurie's protective instincts surface, and he warns her of the potential headache that may follow. This moment, filled with tension and anticipation, is a testament to the complex web of emotions and relationships that define the lives of the Little Women characters. The intricate details of the dresses, the delicate flowers, and the polished manners of the young men and women transport us to a bygone era, inviting us to savor the timeless charm of Alcott's classic novel.
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