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This is my daughter Sir: old woman trying to marry her daughter to a young bourgeois - in "Popular Scenes"by Edme Pigal, 1824
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This is my daughter Sir: old woman trying to marry her daughter to a young bourgeois - in "Popular Scenes"by Edme Pigal, 1824
LSE4087375 This is my daughter Sir: old woman trying to marry her daughter to a young bourgeois - in " Popular Scenes" by Edme Pigal, 1824 by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is my daughter Sir: old woman trying to marry her daughter to a young bourgeois - in " Popular Scenes" by Edme Pigal, 1824); © Leonard de Selva. All rights reserved 2022
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Bourgeoisie Enfance Enfant Francaise Jeunesse Marchand Marche Mariage Mere Misere Misery Moeurs Morals Pauper Pauvre Pauvrete Richesse Societe Femme Francais Homme
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In this print titled "This is my daughter Sir: old woman trying to marry her daughter to a young bourgeois - in 'Popular Scenes' by Edme Pigal, 1824" we are transported back to the early 19th century France. The image depicts an old woman desperately attempting to arrange a marriage between her daughter and a young bourgeois man. The engraving beautifully captures the essence of human emotions and societal dynamics prevalent during that era. The girl's face reflects both innocence and misery, as she finds herself caught in the web of societal expectations and economic circumstances beyond her control. Meanwhile, her mother's determined expression reveals the lengths she is willing to go for financial security and social standing. Through this artwork, Pigal skillfully critiques the influence of wealth on relationships and highlights the stark contrast between poverty-stricken individuals like this family and the prosperous bourgeoisie class. It serves as a poignant reminder of how commerce often dictated personal choices in those times. Leonard de Selva's masterful reproduction preserves every intricate detail of Pigal's original work, allowing us to delve into its rich historical context. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking piece, we are reminded of the complex interplay between love, money, morality, and social status that continues to shape our society today.
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