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Drinking to her best affections, 1896 (engraving)
2962864 Drinking to her best affections, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 21 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818. This edition published in 1921 by Macmillan and Co. using Thomsons plates from 1896.
Sir John Middleton at Barton Park toasts Elinors beau:since Edwards visit, they had never dined together, without his drinking to her best affections with so much significancy, and so many nods and winks, as to excite general attention.); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22797376
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Austen Awkward Barton Dinner Elinor Embarrassed Embarrassment Middleton Regency Screen Sir John Tease Teasing Toast Toasting
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This engraving, titled "Drinking to her best affections, 1896" transports us back to the elegant world of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The image depicts a scene from Chapter 21 of the beloved novel, where Sir John Middleton hosts a dinner at Barton Park. As we delve into this snapshot of Georgian society, we witness an awkward yet amusing moment unfold. The central figure in the print is Sir John himself, raising his glass in a toast. His face carries mischievous delight as he directs his gaze towards Elinor's beau, Edward Ferrars. Since Edward's visit to Barton Park, it has become customary for Sir John to playfully tease Elinor by drinking to her "best affections" during their meals together. Surrounded by an exquisitely set table and attended by servants discreetly observing the spectacle, this illustration captures both the formality and underlying humor of regency dining etiquette. The characters' expressions reveal a mix of embarrassment and amusement as they witness Sir John's theatrical gestures. Hugh Thomson masterfully brings Jane Austen's words to life through his intricate engravings that were originally published in 1896. This particular edition was released in 1921 by Macmillan & Co. , utilizing Thomson's timeless plates. As we contemplate this enchanting scene frozen in time, we are reminded once again of Austen's ability to capture human foibles with wit and charm. Through Bridgeman
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