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Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. What are you saying? You look like an emperor. (Poor man hadn't got long)
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Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. What are you saying? You look like an emperor. (Poor man hadn't got long)
FLO4691270 Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. What are you saying? You look like an emperor. (Poor man hadn't got long.) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce que on dit et ce que que on think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.; (add.info.: Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. What are you saying? You look like an emperor. (Poor man hadn't got long.) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce que on dit et ce que que on think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.); © Florilegius
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In this handcoloured lithograph from 1829, we see a young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. The contrast between the elderly man's frail appearance and the woman's words, "You look like an emperor," is striking. It speaks to the power of flattery and how it can uplift someone even in their weakest moments.
The scene captures a moment of humor and irony as the old man, clearly unwell, is being showered with compliments that may be more about making him feel better emotionally rather than physically. The setting in a bourgeois bedroom adds to the complexity of social dynamics at play.
As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life and how important it is to cherish moments of connection and kindness, no matter how small they may seem. The juxtaposition of beauty and illness serves as a poignant reminder that appearances can be deceiving and true value lies in genuine human interaction.
Overall, this print invites us to consider the power of language, flattery, and empathy in our interactions with others, especially during times of vulnerability. It prompts us to look beyond surface appearances and appreciate the deeper complexities within each individual's story.
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