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Two ladies talking in a garden
Two ladies talking in a garden. She says, You were the prettiest woman at the ball. She thinks, After me. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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Ball Brothers Comedy Dandy Flattery Gabriel Gihaut Monde Petites Prettiest Scheffer Thought Word Insincerity
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Two Ladies in a Garden - A Tale of Flattery and Insincerity
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In this exquisitely hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer, we are privy to a moment of quiet interaction between two elegantly dressed ladies in a lush garden setting. The scene, titled "Petites Scenes du Monde: Ce qu'on dit et ce qu'on pense" or "Small Scenes of the World: What is Said and What is Thought," is a poignant commentary on the intricacies of social interactions and the duality of human nature. The older lady, adorned in a voluminous, fashionable gown and a delicate bonnet, extends a flattering compliment to her younger companion. With a gentle smile, she says, "You were the prettiest woman at the ball." The younger lady, lost in thought, seems to be deep in contemplation. Her expression betrays a hint of amusement, as if she knows something the older lady does not. The thought bubble above her head reads, "After me." This interplay of words and thoughts underscores the complexity of human communication. While the older lady's words are meant as a sincere compliment, the younger lady's thoughts reveal a different reality. The scene is a reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and that what we say and what we think are not always aligned. The intricate details of the ladies' attire, the lush greenery of the garden, and the delicate color palette of the lithograph transport us to an era of elegance and refinement. The comedy of the situation adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise introspective scene, making it a captivating glimpse into the social scene of the 19th century.
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