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Three Weeks After Marriage
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Three Weeks After Marriage
Three Weeks After Marriage, London, 1786, A Man Standing On The Left Offering Portraits Of New Passions To George, Prince Of Wales, Who Is Seated On A Sofa Beneath Portraits Of The Perdita And The Armstead; The Man Tells George That The Originals Have Been Carefully Tried, And Are In Fine Order For Your H S, As For Fitz, She Must Put Up With My Comfits, For You Know, Your H S, You May Have Twenty Such Wives. George, Meanwhile, Holds Portraits Of New Beauties
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1786 Artwork Fine George Holds Left Marriage Nostalgia Nostalgic Offering Order Portraits Prince Romantic Seated Sofa Three Traditional Twenty Wales Weeks Wives Armstead Beauties Carefully Fitz Originals Passions Perdita Tells
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This vintage engraving, titled "Three Weeks After Marriage" captures a fascinating moment in London's history back in 1786. The scene unfolds with a man standing on the left side, offering portraits of new passions to George, Prince of Wales. Seated on a luxurious sofa beneath portraits of Perdita and Armstead, the prince listens intently as the man assures him that these original artworks have been carefully tried and are in fine order for his Highness. In this historical artwork, we witness an intriguing conversation between the two men. The man boldly tells George that he may have twenty such wives while Fitz must settle for his comfits. This glimpse into their world reveals not only the prince's indulgent lifestyle but also sheds light on societal norms and expectations during that era. The engravement itself exudes nostalgia and evokes a sense of longing for bygone times. Its retro-styled aesthetic adds to its charm, making it a captivating piece for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. As we gaze upon this illustrative technique from centuries past, we are transported back to an age where traditions were revered, historic art was celebrated, and cultural values shaped society. This aged print serves as both a visual time capsule and a testament to the enduring power of artistic expression throughout history.
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