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Amorous Gent makes his move
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Amorous Gent makes his move
A suave gent takes advantage of his position and makes his move on his lady love, although his boldness doesn t seem guaranteed to bring success with the coy target of his affections! His confidence has been bolstered by the sign promoting a show/play/movie seemingly dropped in random into the countryside!! Date: 1911
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Media ID 11553318
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1911, a suave and dashing gentleman, donning a large hat and an elegant suit, makes his move on his coy lady love in the idyllic countryside. The scene exudes an air of romance and intrigue, as the gentleman takes advantage of the unexpected appearance of a sign promoting a play or movie in the midst of the rolling hills and open fields. His boldness is evident in his confident posture and determined expression, yet the success of his romantic advances is far from guaranteed. The lady, with a demure smile and a hint of shyness in her eyes, seems to be weighing her options, her hand gently resting on his knee as she considers his advances. The scene is reminiscent of a knight taking advantage of a moment of solitude to express his love to his lady fair, the random appearance of the sign adding an element of whimsy and fun to the historical tableau. The play or movie, with its promise of comedy and entertainment, may have provided the perfect distraction for the gentleman to muster up the courage to make his move. Despite the uncertainty of the outcome, the gentleman's boldness and the lady's coy response make for a captivating moment in time, frozen in this beautiful photograph. The image is a testament to the enduring power of romance and the human spirit, even in the most unexpected of places.
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