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Young English gentleman arriving at a French posthouse
Young English gentleman arriving at a French posthouse on the Grand Tour. Stepping down from a carriage to be met by maids and staff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Rowlandson and published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1817, depicts a young English gentleman embarking on the Grand Tour, a popular journey of cultural and educational enrichment among the elite during the Regency era. The gentleman, dressed in the height of fashionable attire, steps down from his carriage with an air of confidence and excitement, as he is greeted by the staff and maids of a French posthouse. The scene unfolds at a bustling posthouse, located near the iconic Palais Royal in Paris. The grandeur of the Palais Royal, with its famous columns, is reflected in the background, adding to the sense of adventure and discovery. The young Englishman is surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of France – fair-complexioned limonadieres offering refreshing beverages, soldiers and officers exchanging stories, and fashionable ladies sipping hot chocolate at the café de Mille Colonnes. As the young gentleman takes in the vibrant atmosphere, he cannot help but be drawn to the charms of a lovely French maid. A playful flirtation ensues, with the maid teasingly offering him a glass of limonade. The scene is filled with the energy and allure of the Regency era, as the young Englishman embraces the new experiences and adventures that await him on his Grand Tour.
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