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English lady surveying fancy room with covered chandeliers
English lady surveying a fancy room with covered furniture and chandeliers in brown-holland balloons, 19th century. Housekeeper Mrs Mustard showing Mrs Lucy Somerville around the drawing room. Mrs Somerville thinks Beldon Hall will do. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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In this 19th-century handcoloured steel engraving, an English lady named Mrs. Lucy Somerville is seen surveying a grand drawing room at Beldon Hall with a look of contemplation on her face. The room is adorned with opulent furnishings, including covered chandeliers swathed in brown-holland balloons, adding an air of elegance and sophistication. Accompanying Mrs. Somerville is the housekeeper, Mrs. Mustard, who is pointing out the room's features to her guest. The scene is taken from Robert Smith Surtees' novel "Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds," and was illustrated by the renowned English caricaturist and illustrator, John Leech. Leech was best known for his work with Punch magazine and his ability to capture the humor and comical elements of everyday life. In the background, a huntsman and his hounds can be seen, their heads poking through an open door. It appears that one of the dogs has dragged in a fox, causing quite the commotion. Despite the chaos, Mrs. Somerville seems unfazed, her expression suggesting that she has made up her mind about the suitability of Beldon Hall as her future home. The error or faux pas in this scene is not immediately apparent, but it is hinted at by the title of the novel, which suggests that there may be some misunderstanding or miscommunication regarding the control of the fox hunt. The image also showcases the contrast between the refined world of the drawing room and the rough, unruly world of the hunt, highlighting the challenges of balancing the two in Victorian society. Overall, this engraving offers a glimpse into the intricacies of 19th-century English life, with its blend of elegance, humor, and the occasional mishap.
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