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Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor
Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, Its madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, Ce qu on dit et ce qu on pense, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829
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Brothers Comedy Dandy Diamonds Flattery Gabriel Gentleman Gihaut Jewelry Monde Necklace Parlor Petites Present Scheffer Stones Insincerity
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 58cm (23.6" x 22.8")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this exquisitely detailed hand-colored lithograph by the Gihaut brothers, we witness a scene of flattery and insincerity unfolding in an elegant 19th-century parlor. The gentleman, impeccably dressed in the fashion of the time, presents a delicate necklace to the lady, who gazes at him with a mixture of surprise and skepticism. The necklace, adorned with tiny stones, is held up against her chest for her inspection. The lady, with a quizzical expression, asks, "Is it madness, my friend! Am I worth it?" The question hangs in the air, as the gentleman's sincerity is called into question. The artist, Jean Gabriel Scheffer, masterfully captures the moment of hesitation and doubt that lingers between the two characters. The interior of the parlor is richly furnished, with plush velvet chairs, ornate mirrors, and delicate floral arrangements adding to the sense of opulence and luxury. The gentleman's attire, complete with a top hat and cane, further emphasizes the dandyish fashion of the time. Despite the apparent comedy of the situation, the scene also speaks to deeper themes of beauty, social status, and the value placed on material possessions. The lady's question challenges the gentleman's motives, and the tiny stones of the necklace serve as a reminder that true worth lies not in material wealth, but in the intangible qualities of love, respect, and genuine admiration. This beautiful and intricately detailed hand-colored lithograph, produced by the Gihaut brothers in Paris in 1829, offers a glimpse into the social scenes and interior decor of the time, as well as the complexities of human relationships and emotions.
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