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An investment (engraving)
3640703 An investment (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An investment. Illustration from Society Pictures by George du Maurier selected from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1891). Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / George Collection
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Allotment Backyard Bank Bank Building Bank Buildings Banker Bench Financial Formal Gardens Front Garden Garden Scene Garden View Giardini Park Benches Pets Conversation Little Boys Young Boy
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An Investment - A Humorous Glimpse into Victorian Society
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. This delightful engraving, titled "An Investment" offers a whimsical snapshot of 19th-century British society. Created by George du Maurier and published in his book "Society Pictures" the image showcases his satirical wit and keen observation of human behavior. Set in a picturesque park, we see a well-dressed family seated on a bench. The father, dressed as an English banker, appears engrossed in conversation with another gentleman while clutching his financial papers tightly. His wife sits beside him, her fashionable Victorian attire reflecting the era's style. However, it is their mischievous young son who steals the show. Clutching onto two adorable dogs and wearing an amusing costume resembling German culture, he seems to have misunderstood the concept of investment entirely! With innocent confusion on his face, he innocently asks his parents about investing money into pets instead of traditional financial assets. This clever juxtaposition between finance and folly captures both the humor and societal norms prevalent during that time period. Du Maurier's skillful caricature highlights not only the complexities of adult conversations but also how children often bring unexpected joy and laughter to our lives. As we gaze upon this digitally cleaned image from Look and Learn / George Collection, we are transported back to an era where conversation flowed freely amidst beautiful gardens—a charming reminder that even amidst serious matters like investments, there is always room for amusement and lightheartedness within families.
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