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English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere
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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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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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