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English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant
English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century. Woman in black crinoline with garland of flowers in her hair. Interior of an inn on a stage coach road. Billy Pringle Sr. helping Miss Willing to find her ring dropped under the table. The ancestors of our hero. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Ask Mamma, or the Richest Commoner in England, Bradbury and Evans. London, 1858
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This enchanting handcoloured steel engraving, titled 'Ask Mamma, or the Richest Commoner in England' by John Leech, captures the romantic moment of an English gentleman, Mr. Billy Pringle Sr., helping a young lady, Miss Willing, find her dropped ring at an inn during the 19th century. The scene unfolds in the cozy interior of a roadside inn, where the couple seems to be enjoying a reprieve from their horseback ride. The gentleman, dressed in the fashionable attire of the Victorian era, wears a side-saddle, while the young lady, adorned in a black crinoline and a garland of flowers in her hair, displays an expression of delight and surprise. The setting of the inn is reminiscent of a stagecoach road, and the atmosphere is filled with the charm of a bygone era. The innkeeper, Mrs. Lucy Somerville, and other patrons, including huntsmen from the Romford Hunts, look on with amusement as the gentleman assists the young lady. The scene is a delightful caricature of courtship, with a touch of humor and comical relief provided by the huntsmen and their hounds, who seem to have become entangled in the briars and fences outside. This beautiful illustration, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' novel 'Ask Mamma,' is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a charming portrayal of English country life and the traditions of the 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the handcoloured steel engraving add to its timeless appeal, making it a must-have for any collection of Victorian era art or social history.
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