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The Girl who ordered a glass of milk at the Cafe Royal
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a blushing young woman regretting her decision to order a glass of milk in Londons fashionable Cafe Royal because of the laughter and ridicule the request has generated, including that of her waiter. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander. His efficient, bold style depicting social faux-pas was ground breaking for its time and his work is a brilliant reflection of the period
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Bateman Blushing Cafe Judgement Laughter Milk Order Ordered Ridicule Waiter 1924 Fashionable Regretting
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The Girl who Ordered a Glass of Milk at the Cafe Royal
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is a charming and witty illustration by the renowned British artist, H.M. Bateman, created in 1924. The illustration captures a young, blushing woman, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, as she hesitantly holds up a glass of milk at the fashionable Cafe Royal in London. Bateman's efficient and bold style masterfully portrays the social faux-pas that has unfolded before her. The woman's decision to order a simple glass of milk in such an elegant and fashionable establishment has generated a wave of laughter and ridicule from the surrounding patrons, including her waiter. The waiter, with a smirk on his face, looks on in amusement, adding to the young woman's discomfort. The other patrons, dressed in the latest fashion, can be seen chuckling and pointing at the young woman, their judgemental expressions etched on their faces. Bateman's work was groundbreaking for its time, and this illustration is a brilliant reflection of the period. The Cafe Royal was known for its sophistication and elegance, and ordering a glass of milk in such a setting was considered a sign of inexperience or even poverty. Bateman's ability to capture the nuances of social etiquette and the unspoken rules of high society was unparalleled. This illustration is a testament to Bateman's talent and his keen observation of the world around him. It is a charming and humorous reminder of a bygone era, when the smallest of social indiscretions could generate a storm of laughter and ridicule. The young woman in the illustration may have regretted her decision to order a glass of milk, but her blush and the memory of this moment are sure to be etched in the annals of history, thanks to Bateman's brilliant depiction.
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