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Music at home - harmony before matrimony
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Music at home - harmony before matrimony
Harmony before matrimony, by James Gillray. A couple perform a duet de l amour in a Georgian interior, whilst two cats play on the sheet music on the floor. Date: 1805
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1800s 1805 Allegory Cats Duet Georgian Gill Ray Perform Performance Regency Sheet Sing Singer Singing Symbolic Musical
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Harmony before Matrimony,
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a captivating print by James Gillray from the year 1805, offers a delightful glimpse into the world of music and love during the Regency era. The image, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an intimate scene of a couple engaged in a heartfelt duet within the cozy confines of a Georgian interior. The woman, elegantly dressed in fashionable Regency attire, holds a sheet music book and sings passionately into her lover's ear. The man, equally dapper in his period costume, strums a lute, their eyes locked in a deep connection. The domestic setting is further enlivened by the presence of two playful cats, adding a whimsical touch to the scene. The cats frolic on the sheet music scattered on the floor, symbolizing the carefree and uninhibited nature of young love. The allegorical significance of the cats is open to interpretation, with some suggesting they represent the couple's future offspring or the distractions and challenges that may arise in their relationship. The intricate details of the interior, from the ornate fireplace to the ornamental decor, transport us back to the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the social customs and domestic life of the time. The print, with its charming depiction of love, music, and companionship, serves as a poignant reminder of the harmony and joy that can be found in the simplest of moments before the bonds of matrimony.
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