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English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere
Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes, Palais Royal, Paris. Waiters bringing hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers and officers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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Ackermann Beresford Calligraphy Etching Flirting Gentleman Georgian Gout Greed Human Inheritance Miser Miseries Misery Money Regency Reverend Rowlandson Satire Skeleton Strong Title Treasure
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a touch of 19th-century charm into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring 'Young English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken at the Cafe de Mille Colonnes in the Palais Royal, Paris, showcases a dashing young Englishman engaging in a flirtatious exchange with the beautiful 'Fair Limonadiere.' Surrounded by fashionable ladies, waiters serving hot chocolate, and soldiers and officers, this scene is a delightful snapshot of Parisian society during the Belle Époque. Our high-quality metal prints are known for their vibrant colors, sharp details, and long-lasting durability. Elevate your decor with this timeless and elegant piece, sure to be a conversation starter in any room.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "The Fair Limonadiere: or, The Dance of Life," depicts a young English gentleman engaging in a flirtatious exchange with a charming limonadiere in the fashionable Cafe de Mille Colonnes, located in the Palais Royal in Paris during the Regency and Georgian eras. The scene is filled with an air of elegance and merriment, as waiters bring steaming hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers, and officers. Thomas Rowlandson's illustration, published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1817, offers a satirical commentary on human life through the use of caricature and wit. The title page of "The Dance of Life" reads, "Designed and Etched by Thomas Rowlandson, from an Original Drawing, with a Description by the Reverend James Beresford." The image is rich in detail, with intricate calligraphy and a strong sense of design. The skeletal figure of Death, lurking in the background, serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the various miseries that come with it. The miseries depicted include gout, a strong box, a bag of gold, greed, inheritance, and the misery of money. The gentleman's expression reveals his infatuation with the limonadiere, while her coy smile suggests that she is enjoying the attention. The contrast between the lightheartedness of the scene and the underlying themes of mortality and human folly adds depth and complexity to the image. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the limonadiere's dress to the soldiers' uniforms, showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver. This beautiful and thought-provoking print is a testament to the power of satire and the enduring appeal of the human condition.
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