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A young fashionable man shows a girl how to
A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable. A father who wants to raise his children properly has to engage tutors in drawing, music and dance, and a professor of Diabolo. Handcoloured engraving by Gatine from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable. A father who wants to raise his children properly has to engage tutors in drawing, music and dance, and a professor of Diabolo. Handcoloured engraving by Gatine from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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A Charming Scene of Diabolo Tutelage: A Young Fashionable Man Instills the Art of Chinese Yo-Yo to a Girl This exquisitely hand-colored engraving, created by Gatine for Pierre de la Mesangere's Le Bon Genre publication in Paris, 1817, depicts an engaging moment between a young, fashionable man and a girl as he teaches her the art of playing the Diabolo, a Chinese yo-yo. The Diabolo, an intriguing and captivating trick toy, has gained significant popularity and expertise, becoming an essential skill for a well-rounded education in the early 19th century. The young man, dressed in the height of fashion with a ruffled shirt, frilled dress vest, and trousers, wears an elegant cravat, while the girl dons a charming dress and matching shoes. The Diabolo, with its two spinning discs connected by an axle, is poised between them, ready for the next trick. The significance of this scene lies in the importance placed on the Diabolo as a valuable skill for children's upbringing. A father, dedicated to raising his children properly, would engage tutors in various disciplines, such as drawing, music, and dance. Now, a professor of Diabolo was also among the necessary educators. This satirical print highlights the growing popularity of this entertaining pastime and the importance of mastering diverse skills in the early 19th century.
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