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Gentleman with cane and top hat interrupting
Gentleman with cane and top hat interrupting a lady at her toilette. Hello, how nice to see you! (You beast!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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This handcoloured lithograph, created by the Gihaut brothers in Paris in 1829, depicts an amusing and intriguing moment in a lady's boudoir. The elegant gentleman, dressed in a stylish top hat and carrying a cane, interrupts the lady as she attends to her toilette. His unexpected entrance is met with a mix of surprise and annoyance on her face, as she looks up from her mirror. The gentleman, with a charming yet mischievous grin, greets her with a polite "Hello, how nice to see you!" but the lady's response is less than welcoming, as she exclaims, "You beast!" The scene is taken from an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer for the publication "Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense." The 19th century European society is brought to life in this image, with its intricate details of fashion, beauty, and social comedy. The lady's elegant attire, with her flowing dress and intricate hairstyle, contrasts with the gentleman's dandyish appearance. The mirror in the background reflects not only the lady's image but also the gentleman's reflection, adding depth and intrigue to the scene. The use of handcolouring adds a vibrant and rich quality to the image, making it a desirable addition to any collection of historical art or social commentary. The contrasting emotions and expressions on the faces of the gentleman and the lady make this a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of 19th-century social interactions and the art of polite rudeness.
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