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After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer (engraving)
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After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer (engraving)
1039129 After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer. Illustration for The Graphic, 18 May 1895.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22514440
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer
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captures a charming moment in London society during the late 19th century. The engraving by Arthur Hopkins depicts a group of elegant debutantes paying a visit to a photographer after attending a drawing room event. In this scene, we witness the young ladies adorned in their finest gowns and accessories, radiating both excitement and nervousness as they gather around the photographer's studio. Their graceful poses and poised expressions reflect their desire to capture this significant milestone in their lives. The image offers us a glimpse into an era when having one's portrait taken was not only an opportunity for self-expression but also an essential social ritual. It symbolizes these young women's entrance into adulthood, marking their official introduction into high society. The artist skillfully portrays the atmosphere of anticipation that fills the air as each debutante eagerly awaits her turn before the camera lens. The intricate details of their fashionable attire and carefully arranged hairstyles showcase both individuality and conformity within this elite circle. This engraving serves as a reminder of how photography played an integral role in documenting societal norms and aspirations during that time period. It invites us to imagine ourselves stepping back in time, witnessing firsthand these privileged moments captured forever on film. Through "After the Drawing Room, A Visit to the Photographer" we are transported back to Victorian London—a world where elegance met innovation—and reminded of our timeless fascination with capturing memories through artistry and technology.
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