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King Charles II at a dance party during the Restoration
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King Charles II at a dance party during the Restoration
King Charles II at a dance party during the Restoration, circa 1660. A wild ball with dancing, music, card games, tobacco smoking, drinking, courtesans, and fops. Evening Party. Time of Charles II. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Gilbert Abbott A Becketts Comic History of England, Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1880
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King Charles II: A Night of Revelry and Delight at a Restoration Dance Party, Circa 1660 This handcoloured steel engraving, created by John Leech and published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. in 1880, offers a glimpse into the opulent and lively world of King Charles II's Restoration court. The image depicts the monarch himself, resplendent in his regal attire, surrounded by a sea of merrymakers engaged in various pursuits. The scene is set in the grandeur of a Restoration-era ballroom, where the sound of music fills the air, and the scent of tobacco mingles with the sweet perfumes of the courtesans. Gentlemen, dressed in fashionable wigs and hats, engage in animated conversations over card games, while ladies, adorned in elegant gowns, flirtatiously bat their eyes at the fops and dandies who vie for their attention. King Charles II, depicted here in the midst of the festivities, stands out in his bold red coat and white breeches. His presence is a testament to the monarch's return to the throne in 1660, following the tumultuous years of the Commonwealth and Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell. The image serves as a stark contrast to the sombre and austere rule of the Puritans, offering instead a vision of hedonistic indulgence and joy. The king's victory at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690, which secured his position as the monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland, further solidified his reign and the restoration of the monarchy. This image, therefore, encapsulates the spirit of the Restoration era, a time of imperial expansion, colonialism, and the complex dynamics of Protestant and Catholic relations in England. Despite the caricatured and comical elements present in this engraving, it remains a fascinating and humorous window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who lived during the Restoration period.
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