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Shop girls preparing for bed

Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

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Media ID 23194718

© Florilegius/Mary Evans

Candle Curtain Genre Grisette Lifestyle Mesangere Mirror Muslin Napoleonic Pierre Satirical Shawl Shopgirl Turban Coucher Grisettes

10"x8" Photo Print

Add a touch of historical charm to your home decor with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Shop girls preparing for bed," showcases a hand-colored engraving from Pierre de la Mesangere's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. Four shopgirls are depicted in their cozy evening attire, including turbans, shawls, and low-cut cotton nightshifts, as they unwind before retiring for the night. This beautiful, vintage print is available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online and is a perfect addition to any room, bringing a sense of timeless elegance and intrigue to your space.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This handcoloured engraving, titled 'Shop girls preparing for bed' or 'The Grisettes' from Pierre de la Mesangere's 'Le Bon Genre' series, offers a glimpse into the private lives of shop girls in Paris during the Napoleonic era. The image showcases four young women, dressed in traditional attire for the working class, as they unwind before retiring for the night. The shop girls are seen wearing turbans and shawls, adorned with intricate patterns, and low-cut muslin nightshifts. Their relaxed expressions and casual postures convey a sense of camaraderie and contentment. A table is set with a mirror, a candle, and a curtain, suggesting a simple yet cozy bedroom setting. The satirical tone of the print is evident in the exaggerated details, such as the oversized turban and the overly full skirt of one of the girls. This was a common motif in the 'Grand Modes' or fashion plates of the time, which often depicted working-class women in humorous and stereotypical ways. Despite the satire, the print offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of shop girls during the Empire period. It also reflects the growing trend of using print media to entertain and inform the public about fashion and lifestyle. The print serves as a reminder of the rich history of fashion and the importance of documenting the everyday experiences of people from all walks of life.

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