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Women playing a portable game of fate, while
Les Oublies. A woman in the shade of a tree eats oublies (pastries, also known as plaisirs), while two women and a girl spin an arrow on a portable barrel as a man in gaiters looks on. Handcoloured engraving by Schenker from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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Arrow Barrel Bicorn Gaiters Genre Lottery Mesangere Pastries Pierre Plaisirs Roulette Satirical Shift Spencer
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A Whimsical Gathering: Women Engaged in the Game of Fate (Les Oublies), 1817 This hand-colored engraving, titled 'Le Bon Genre' by Pierre de la Mesangère, depicts an engaging scene of leisure and amusement among women and a young girl in the early 19th century. The image is set in a lush, green landscape, with the women gathered around a portable barrel, spinning an arrow to determine their fate. The game, known as 'Les Oublies' or 'Plaisirs,' was a popular lottery-style pastime during this period. In the foreground, a woman in a light-colored shift, dress, and bonnet sits under the shade of a tree, enjoying a pastry, or 'oublies,' from a plate on her lap. The pastry, a common French delicacy, adds a delightful touch to the scene and further emphasizes the carefree atmosphere. Two women and a young girl spin the arrow, their expressions a mix of excitement and anticipation. A man, dressed in a spencer jacket, gaiters, and a bicorn hat, looks on with a curious expression. The man's attire, along with the women's fashionable dresses and shifts, highlights the satirical and fashionable nature of the print. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the hand-colored engraving bring this whimsical scene to life, transporting us back in time to an era of leisurely pursuits and the simple pleasures of life.
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