Poster Print : Casanova meeting the Duchess of Northumberland
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Casanova meeting the Duchess of Northumberland
Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) is introduced to the Duchess of Northumberland by Lady Harrington
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Media ID 570346
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1725 1798 Aristocracy Aristocrat Breeches Casanova Duchess Etiquette Giacomo Giovanni Harrington Introduced Kissing Manners North Umberland Wigs Upper
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the exquisite "Casanova meeting the Duchess of Northumberland" print from our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image beautifully captures the moment when the legendary Casanova, the 18th-century Italian writer and adventurer, is introduced to the esteemed Duchess of Northumberland by Lady Harrington. The intriguing interplay of power, charm, and intrigue is brought to life in this stunning work of art. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this mesmerizing print, now available in our Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the annals of history, the legendary Italian libertine Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) is introduced to the esteemed Duchess of Northumberland, Elizabeth Percy, by Lady Harrington. The year is 1798, and the setting is the grandiose world of aristocratic society. Casanova, known for his charm, wit, and notorious love life, is depicted in the upper left corner of the photograph, kneeling before the Duchess. He wears a stylish Italian gown, complete with a voluminous wig, while the Duchess, an elegant English aristocrat, is dressed in the height of fashionable British attire, including a flowing gown, a delicate cap, and an ornate necklace. Lady Harrington, a close friend of the Duchess, stands to the side, her hand gently guiding Casanova as he pays his respects. The Duchess, with an air of refined etiquette, extends her hand to Casanova in a gesture of acceptance and acknowledgement. The scene is one of class and society, with the aristocracy of the time displaying their impeccable manners and adherence to the norms of the day. Casanova, ever the charmer, bows deeply before the Duchess, his breeches and waistcoat rustling softly as he does so. Despite the formalities of the occasion, there is an undeniable sense of intrigue and excitement in the air. Casanova, with his reputation as a master of seduction, was a figure of fascination and curiosity in aristocratic circles. And the Duchess, with her beauty, grace, and power, was a prize worth pursuing. This photograph, a snapshot of a moment in time, offers a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy in the late 18th century, a world of grandeur, elegance, and intrigue. It is a reminder of a time when etiquette and manners ruled the day, and where figures like Casanova and the Duchess of Northumberland played their part in shaping the social landscape of their time.
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