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"A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you"(coloured engraving)
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"A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you"(coloured engraving)
5234291 " A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you" (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you". Illustration from Mrs Caudles Curtain Lectures, originally published in Punch magazine.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
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This coloured engraving titled ""A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you"" captures a humorous moment between a Victorian couple. The image is part of the Mrs Caudles Curtain Lectures series originally published in Punch magazine during the 19th century. In this satirical cartoon, we find Mr Caudle proudly posing with a hat on his head while holding a candlestick. His wife, Mrs Caudle, stands beside him and admires his appearance with an amused expression. The caption beneath the image quotes her saying, "A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you". The illustration beautifully showcases the dynamics of marriage and humorously highlights how spouses often perceive each other differently. It playfully suggests that Mr Caudle may not fully comprehend how he appears to others or perhaps overestimates his own charm. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate engravings of their clothing and surroundings, including a chandelier casting light on the scene. This satirical drawing serves as both entertainment and social commentary on marital relationships during that era. Displayed within this private collection print from Fine Art Finder's Valerie Jackson Harris Collection, this piece offers viewers an amusing glimpse into Victorian life through clever caricature and scathing satire.
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