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Theatre going: the audience, 1858
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Theatre going: the audience, 1858
An array of upper class characters find their seats before a theatre performance begins. A young man clutching a pair of opera glasses stares dolefully up at a box containing a young lady, and receives an icy glare from a moustache-twirling love rival. Perhaps he is hoping for some company in adjacent empty seat 134. Date: 1858
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1850s Attire Audience Dinner Emotion Emotions Expressions Faces Glasses Lonely Opera Performance Reserved Seating Seats Upper
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This photograph, titled 'Theatre Going: The Audience,' transports us back to the Victorian era of 1858, where an elegant and refined crowd gathers before an anticipated theatre performance. The upper class patrons, dressed in their finest attire, take their seats, each with a unique expression of anticipation or boredom etched on their faces. In the foreground, a young man in a tailored jacket and cravat clutches a pair of opera glasses, his gaze fixed on a box where a young woman sits, surrounded by admiring men. His longing gaze is met with a stern, icy glare from a moustache-twirling rival, who seems to be protecting the coveted seat next to the woman, number 134. The young man's expression is one of disappointment and loneliness, as he is left to watch the performance alone. The women in the audience are equally stylish, with their voluminous skirts and intricate bonnets, while the men don top hats and waistcoats. The atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation, as the patrons settle in for an evening of entertainment, be it a play, opera, or dinner at the theatre. The intricate details of the seating arrangements, the fashionable attire, and the various emotions on display make this photograph a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the social customs and class distinctions of the 1850s.
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