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English lady receiving surprise visitors in breakfast room, 19th century
6337298 English lady receiving surprise visitors in breakfast room, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English lady receiving surprise visitors in breakfast room, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville curtsies to Mrs Watkins, Mr Willie Watkins, and Miss Watkins. A maid in torn apron opens the door. The Ladies. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine.); © Florilegius
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In this charming 19th-century print, we are transported to the breakfast room of an English lady's home. The scene captures a moment of surprise as unexpected visitors arrive at her doorstep. Mrs Lucy Somerville, our gracious hostess, curtsies with poise and elegance to greet her guests - Mrs Watkins, Mr Willie Watkins, and Miss Watkins. A maid in a torn apron opens the door, adding a touch of comicality to the situation. The image beautifully depicts the etiquette and manners of Victorian society during morning calls. It showcases the fashion trends of the era with its detailed portrayal of clothing styles and accessories. Handcoloured steel engraving brings life to this illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees' "Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds". Leech was renowned for his caricatures and illustrations for Punch magazine, capturing moments like these with humor and wit. This particular print highlights a faux pas or social blunder that may have occurred during such visits. Overall, this delightful artwork offers us a glimpse into the past - an era filled with formalities and societal norms that shaped interactions between individuals from different classes. It reminds us how even in unexpected situations like surprise visitors interrupting breakfast time, proper decorum prevailed among English ladies striving to maintain their reputation within high society circles.
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