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Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton, 19th century
Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton. He says, But you don t eat? He thinks, He inhales! 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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1820s 1829 Brothers Champagne Comedy Dandy Dinner Gabriel Gentleman Gihaut Glutton Gourmet Meal Monde Obese Petites Restaurant Scheffer Thought Vivant Waiter Word
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Man and Woman in a Restaurant with a Glutton
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is an intriguing handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, based on an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from the series "Petites Scenes du Monde: Ce qu'on dit et ce qu'on pense" (Little Scenes of the World: What is Said and What is Thought), published in Paris in 1829. The image captures a lively and humorous social scene set in a restaurant of the 19th century. A well-dressed man and woman sit at a table, gazing at each other with amusement and surprise, as they are joined by an obese glutton, who is shown inhaling his meal with great enthusiasm. The man and woman exchange a knowing glance, with the woman whispering "But you don't eat?" to her companion. The glutton, oblivious to their comments, continues to devour his meal with gusto. The waiter, attentively standing by their table, pours champagne into the glasses of the man and woman, who appear to be enjoying a fine dining experience. The glutton, however, is shown with a plate piled high with food, and his disheveled appearance and bulging waistline suggest that he is a regular and excessive eater. The scene is filled with the fashion and comedy of the 1820s, with the man and woman dressed in elegant attire, and the glutton's obesity providing a stark contrast to their refined appearance. The handcoloured lithograph is a testament to the Gihaut brothers' skill in capturing the essence of a social scene, and Jean Gabriel Scheffer's ability to infuse it with humor and wit. The title of the series, "Petites Scenes du Monde: Ce qu'on dit et ce qu'on pense," suggests that the image is not just a visual representation, but also a commentary on the thoughts and conversations of the people depicted. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into the social life of the 19th century, and the contrasting attitudes towards food and dining.
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